Risk and Resilience to Suicide Following Late-Life Spousal Bereavement

Summary

The purpose of the RISE study is to examine how the 24-hour rhythm of sleep and social activity relate to mood and suicidal ideation among older adults that recently lost a spouse or life partner.

Eligibility

Older adults who recently lost their spouse or life partner and are high risk for suicidal thoughts and/or behavior.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Bereaved \< or = to 12 months from spousal/partner loss
2. \> or = to 65 years old
3. Verified history of suicide attempt/attempts and/or current or past history of Major Depressive Disorder/Major Depressive Episode (MDD/MDE) (without psychotic features), or history of depression severe enough to trigger treatment, or current subsyndromal depression (\> or = to 9 HDRS)
4. No diagnosis of schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorders/bipolar/current psychosis
5. Does not reside in nursing home
6. Not a current shift worker
7. No major cognitive impairment: TICS score of \> or = to 27

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Bereaved \>12 months from spousal/partner bereavement
2. \< 65 years old
3. Patient is not spousal/partner bereaved (ex: parent, sibling, etc.)
4. Prior diagnosis of schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorders/bipolar/current psychosis or medications listed indicate diagnosis of these disorders/MDD or MDE with psychotic features
5. Major cognitive impairment: TICS score of \<27
6. Current shift worker
7. Resides in a nursing home
8. Unstable medical condition (e.g., unstable angina, end stage renal disease)

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