Research Projects

Nia Suicide Prevention Project

The Nia Suicide Prevention Project is an intervention/research project offered by Grady Health System and the Emory Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences for African American women who have attempted suicide in the past year.

Suicide attempts are actions that people take to deliberately injure themselves. Although these actions do not result in death, the intent is clear.

Have you made a suicide attempt?

• Taken a lot of pills to overdose?
• Ingested something harmful?
• Cut yourself?
• Tried to shoot yourself?
• Tried to hang yourself?
• Jumped from a high place?
• Placed yourself in a life-threatening situation?
• Intentionally tried to take your own life?

IF YOU ARE AN AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN AND YOU ANSWERED YES TO ANY OF THE QUESTIONS ABOVE, THE GRADY NIA SUICIDE PREVENTION PROJECT MAY BE ABLE TO OFFER YOU SOME SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE.

What does the Grady Nia Suicide Prevention Project offer?

• A 10-session intervention program for suicidal African American women
• Weekly support groups for women who have had suicidal thoughts and feelings
• A Resource Room where women can find reading materials and other information about partner abuse, mental health, substance abuse, general health, legal assistance, housing, jobs, education, and child care
• A listening ear for women who may need support

For more information about the Grady Nia Suicide Prevention Project, you may call us at (404) 616-2897.