Suicide Prevention and Intervention Research (SPAIR) Lab
About the SPAIR Lab
The Suicide Prevention and Intervention (SPAIR) Lab is dedicated to determining risk and protective factors for individuals at risk for suicide. Family members, romantic partners, animal companions, and community impacts are included in many of my projects. The SPAIR Lab also seeks to improve mental health providers’ preparedness to treat suicidality and to identify what promotes help-seeking behaviors in individuals at risk.
Current Projects
Influences of Romantic Relationship Dynamics on Suicidal Ideation
This study seeks to identify how relational dynamics influence changes in suicidal ideation over time. Data collection for a daily diary project of individuals with suicidal ideation is currently underway and will be followed up by a dyadic survey in an upcoming project.
Romantic Relationship (In)Stability and Dissolution
This study is being conducted with my colleague, Dr. Leah LeFebvre and is funded by the Alabama Life Research Institute (ALRI). The purpose of this study is to identify dyadic interactions and perceptions over time to identify impacts on relational (in)stability as well as impacts on overall mental health and well-being for each partner.
Perceptions of Mental Health and Dating Decisions
This study is identifying how individual perceptions of mental health are associated with dating initiation and behaviors in emerging adult populations.