Researchers from Queen's University and the University of Ulster are currently in the process of talking to young men in north and west Belfast who have considered taking their own lives.
And they have confirmed they will be extending that work to Banbridge in the next few months.
Head of research, Dr Joanne Jordan, from the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen's, said she is working closely with the Southern Trust and consideration is being given to expanding the scope of the existing study.
"One of the things that might be different is the age range," she explained.
"For example in north and west Belfast the largest group of males are young. There are two suicide 'hot spots' - one is Banbridge and one is north and west Belfast, but the age ranges are different."
Dr Jordan said the latest research is suggesting that in Banbridge a larger number of middle aged men are taking their own lives, while the numbers for young men are beginning to level off.
The research team will also be particularly interested in talking to men who have considered taking their own lives and who have never had contact with any services.
"Those are the most difficult to reach," she said, adding that following extensive advertising a number of young men in north Belfast have now come forward to talk to the research team
The aim of the research is to develop care and support programmes for those at risk.
As part of the study in Belfast young men between 16 and 35 who have thought seriously about or acted with the intention of suicide are being asked about the issues in their lives which prompted their thoughts of killing themselves. They are also being asked about the types of help and support that they used when suicidal.
Those who take part will receive information about support services in their area and they will be able to access counselling free of charge with a counsellor accredited by the British and Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Dr Jordan is working with a team from the University of Ulster, including Professor Hugh McKenna, Dean of Faculty of Life and Health Sciences, Dr Sinead Keeney, senior lecturer in the Institute of Nursing Research, and Iain McGowan, lecturer in the School of Nursing.