Using Data Harmonization Methodology to Assess Early Preventive Interventions on Suicide and Overdose Mortality
Suicide and overdose are serious public health problems that can have lasting effects on families and communities. With the goal of reducing lifetime rates of suicide ideation and attempts, this project examines the long-term impacts of a team-based classroom behavior management strategy with demonstrated effectiveness.
AIR is collaborating with Johns Hopkins University to analyze data from a classroom-based randomized control trial aimed at addressing early antecedents to drug abuse and other problem behaviors. Using data linkage to the National Death Index (NDI), the study aims to uncover relationships between early preventive interventions and mortality outcomes related to suicide and overdose.
AIR’s role includes securely conducting NDI searches for participants, creating de-identified datasets, and assisting with data harmonization. Technical support will also be provided for data preparation and archiving at the National Institute on Mental Health Data Archive.
This collaboration aims to advance our understanding of how early classroom-based interventions can significantly impact critical public health issues such as suicide and overdose mortality.
