CUNY Hunter College · PsychologyCenter for Youth Suicide Risk Assessment
Regina Miranda · New York, New York
Research Focus
Regina Miranda's research lab focuses on understanding suicide ideation in children aged 8 to 12. By using a combination of interviews, caregiver insights, and body mapping, the lab seeks to create better ways of assessing suicide risk that account for cultural diversity. This work is important as it aims to develop tailored support for young individuals experiencing these critical issues.
childhood suicide ideationcultural assessmentmixed methodscaregiver insightsmental health
Research Aims
3AIM 01Identify profiles of suicide ideation among children using mixed methods.
AIM 02Test how child suicide ideation profiles predict severity trajectories over time.
AIM 03Examine differences in expressions of distress reported by children and caregivers.
Skills the Lab Values
interviewsbody mappingqualitative analysisquantitative analysisstatistical software usage
Output against the department
Publications128bottom 42% of dept.172nd of 296
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Citations5.6kbottom 47% of dept.156th of 296
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