Connections+ Study

Connections+ is a remote study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health with the goal of understanding how community connections protect against suicidal thoughts and behaviors in older autistic and non-autistic adults (55+). Suicide is the leading cause of premature death in autism. Rates of suicide also increase with age, therefore our team is studying this interplay between autism and aging.

Participants in this study will track their social interactions and community participation using daily diaries and GPS tracking. They will also complete two video interviews.

If you are interested in this study, please email connectionsplus@unc.edu.