Podcasts about suicide research

In this episode, Spencer Ellison and Dr. Jennifer Muehlenkamp read a hypothetical case vignette of a client who engages in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), has experienced suicidal thoughts or behaviors, or is experiencing significant depression. They then tell us how willing therapists are to treat each case (self-injury vs. suicide vs. depression), if therapists would accept them into their clinical practice, and if it depends on the therapists' (1) liability concerns, (2) comfort/skill confidence to treat self-harm, (3) attitude toward self-harm in general, and (4) attitude towards clients who self-harm.Learn more about Dr. Muehlenkamp at her University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire faculty page here, and see her growing list of peer-reviewed publications on Google Scholar here. Learn more about Trinity Equestrian Center at www.trinity-ec.com. Below are a couple research studies referenced in this episode:Levi-Belz, Y., Barzilay, S., Levy, D., & David, O. (2020). To treat or not to treat: The effect of hypothetical patients' suicidal severity on therapists' willingness to treat. Archives of Suicide Research, 24(3), 355-366.Groth, T., & Boccio, D. E. (2019). Psychologists' willingness to provide services to individuals at risk of suicide. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 49(5), 1241-1254.Want to have a bigger role on the podcast?:Should you or someone you know be interviewed on the podcast? We want to know! Please fill out this Google doc form, and we will be in touch with more details if it's a good fit.Want to hear your question and have it answered on the podcast? Please send an audio clip of your question (60 seconds or less) to @DocWesters on Instagram or Twitter/X, or email us at thepsychologyofselfinjury@gmail.comWant to be involved in research? Send us a message at thepsychologyofselfinjury@gmail.com and we will see if we can match you to an active study.Want to interact with us through comments and polls? You can on Spotify!Follow Dr. Westers on Instagram and Twitter/X (@DocWesters). To join ISSS, visit itriples.org and follow ISSS on Facebook and Twitter/X (@ITripleS).The Psychology of Self-Injury podcast has been rated as one of the "10 Best Self Harm Podcasts" and "20 Best Clinical Psychology Podcasts" by Feedspot  and one of the Top 100 Psychology Podcasts by Goodpods. It has also been featured in Audible's "Best Mental Health Podcasts to Defy Stigma and Begin to Heal." Goodpods Top 100 Parents Podcasts Listen now to The Psychology of Self-Injury: ExploringSelf-Harm & Mental Health podcast Goodpods Top 100 Research Podcasts Listen now to The Psychology of Self-Injury: ExploringSelf-Harm & Mental Health podcast 

DISCLAMER >>>>>>    The Ditch Lab Coat podcast serves solely for general informational purposes and does not serve as a substitute for professional medical services such as medicine or nursing. It does not establish a doctor/patient relationship, and the use of information from the podcast or linked materials is at the user's own risk. The content does not aim to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and users should promptly seek guidance from healthcare professionals for any medical conditions.   >>>>>> The expressed opinions belong solely to the hosts and guests, and they do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Hospitals, Clinics, Universities, or any other organization associated with the host or guests.       Disclosures: Ditch The Lab Coat podcast is produced by (Podkind.co) and is independent of Dr. Bonta's teaching and research roles at McMaster University, Temerty Faculty of Medicine and Queens University. Welcome back to Ditch the Lab Coat, the podcast where we dive deep into pressing health issues with a touch of scientific skepticism and a whole lot of heart. Today, we're peeling back the layers on a critical topic: suicide prevention. We're thrilled to have Dr. Mark Sinyor join us, a leading figure in the field, known for his extensive work on this very issue.In this episode, we explore the complex realities of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, emphasizing the importance of promoting life, hope, and recovery rather than focusing solely on suicide itself. Dr. Sinyor sheds light on the often misunderstood factors that contribute to personal crises, from unemployment to relationship issues, and the vital role of interventions and coping strategies.We'll also discuss groundbreaking initiatives like the implementation of suicide barriers in Toronto, which significantly reduced suicide rates, and touch on the power of media influence both for better and worse. From historical stigmas to current crises response strategies, you'll learn about the transformative potential of open conversations and humane interventions.Tune in as Dr. Bonta and Dr. Sinyor tackle the urgent need for population-wide interventions and more accessible mental health care, aiming to create lives worth living and a society where everyone feels they belong. Whether you're a healthcare professional, someone struggling, or simply interested in this critical topic, this episode promises profound insights and actionable takeaways.Don't miss out on this compelling conversation—let's ditch the lab coat and get to the heart of what really matters.04:16 - General internist fascinated by patients' life stories.07:21 - Addressing suicide openly reduces stigma, prevents contagion.12:18 - Media, modeling influence suicide numbers significantly.13:59 - Crisis line callers hear caring, supportive messages.18:27 - Many regret suicide attempts; intervention often helps.20:39 - Explore crisis options with Stanley and Brown.26:00 - Major social issues often shift suicide rates.28:48 - Cash transfers reduce suicide rates among low-income Brazilians.31:41 - Means restriction: most evidence-based suicide prevention strategy.34:58 - Thinking about mortality, dislike of cold weather.38:55 - Understanding context provides relief and effective intervention.40:43 - Deciding patient discharge involves risk of readmission.44:21 - Effort is made to manage patients' risks.48:00 - Openly talk about suicide; reduce stigma.50:46 - Visit www.ditchthelabcoat.com for information.

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Jacinta Hawgood about evaluating suicide prevention training programs, their effectiveness, and the critical role they play in reducing suicide rates. Jacinta Hawgood is Associate Professor and Program Director of Suicidology at the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention (AISRAP), Griffith University, where she has worked since 2000. She is a recognised national and international expert in suicide prevention and education, and her clinical work in suicidology and clinical psychology spans 27 years, operating a casual practice inclusive of client work, supervision and consultancy since 1999. Jacinta is the lead author of Systematic Tailored Assessment for Responding to Suicidality protocol (STARS-p) (Hawgood & De Leo, 2015; 2018; 2024), and associated STARS-p training. Jacinta's primary research expertise is focused on psychosocial needs-based assessment and application, which developed over time including through her clinical work in suicide prevention, and her PhD where she tested and evaluated the feasibility and application of STARS protocol and related training and workforce and lived experience perceptions of these two related elements. Jacinta is also a board director of MATES in Construction (Qld/NT) and National MATES Inc. and national academic reference group member of National MATES, advisory expert member for Roses in the Ocean, and Queensland Centre for Mental Health Learning, to mention a few. She is past board director of Suicide Prevention Australia (2015-2021), and several other national and international advisory boards regarding suicide prevention. Jacinta has a reviewing role for peer-reviewed journals in this domain and has presented research findings at a range of state, national and international conferences, has co-authored and edited a book, book chapters, and published numerous peer-reviewed articles and government reports in the field.Episode link at https://neshnikolic.com/podcast/jacinta-hawgoodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Lotte Rubæk, MSc, who leads the Self-Injury Team in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the Capital Region of Denmark, talks about why interaction on image-based social media platforms like Instagram can be particularly appealing to young people who self-harm. She discusses the dynamics that can arise between users in the more closed social media networks, and she explains why she so publicly resigned from Meta's global expert panel on self-harm after serving on it for 3.5 years.Connect with Lotte on LinkedIn here, and read The Guardian's article about her decision to resign from Meta here. Listen to her podcast, Selvskadens Psykologi, which means The Psychology of Self-Injury in Danish, here. Read about the U.S. Surgeon General's May 2023 advisory about the effects social media use has on youth mental health here, and read about his June 2024 call on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms and their effects on young people's lives here. Below are Lotte's two book chapters in the new Oxford Handbook of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury and a few additional papers related to social media and self-injury:Rubæk, L., & Møhl, B. (2023). Direct and indirect self-injury. In E. E. Lloyd-Richardson, I. Baetens, & J. Whitlock (Eds.), The Oxford handbook of nonsuicidal self-injury (pp. 41-71). Oxford University Press.Møhl, B., & Rubæk, L. (2023). Understanding the link between direct and indirect self-injurious behavior. In E. E. Lloyd-Richardson, I. Baetens, & J. Whitlock (Eds.), The Oxford handbook of nonsuicidal self-injury (pp. 680-701). Oxford University Press.Westers, N. J., Lewis, S. P., Whitlock, J., Schatten, H. T., Ammerman, B., Andover, M. S., & Lloyd-Richardson, E. E.(2021). Media guidelines for the responsible reporting and depicting of non-suicidal self-injury. The British Journal of Psychiatry, 219(2), 415-418.Zhu, L., Westers, N. J.,Horton, S. E., King, J. D., Diederich, A., Stewart, S. M., & Kennard, B. D. (2016). Frequency of exposure to and engagement in nonsuicidal self-injury among inpatient adolescents. Archives of Suicide Research, 20(4), 580-590.Bridge, J. A., Greenhouse, J. B., Ruch, D., Stevens, J., Ackerman, J., Sheftall, A. H., Horowitz, L. M., Kelleher, K. J., & Campo, J. V. (2020). Association between the release of Netflix's 13 Reasons Why and suicide rates in the United States: An interrupted time series analysis. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 59(2), 236-243.Follow Dr. Westers on Instagram and Twitter/X (@DocWesters). To join ISSS, visit itriples.org and follow ISSS on Facebook and Twitter/X (@ITripleS).The Psychology of Self-Injury podcast has been rated as one of the "10 Best Self Harm Podcasts" and "20 Best Clinical Psychology Podcasts" by Feedspot  and one of the Top 100 Psychology Podcasts by Goodpods. It has also been featured in Audible's "Best Mental Health Podcasts to Defy Stigma and Begin to Heal."If you or someone you know should be interviewed on the podcast, we want to know! Please fill out this form, and we will be in touch with more details if it's a good fit.  Goodpods Top 100 Parents Podcasts Listen now to The Psychology of Self-Injury: ExploringSelf-Harm & Mental Health podcast   Goodpods Top 100 Research Podcasts Listen now to The Psychology of Self-Injury: ExploringSelf-Harm & Mental Health podcast   

"Suicide is not simply a mental health issue, it's a public health issue," says Sara Kohlbeck, director of the Division of Suicide Research and Healing at the Medical College of Wisconsin. In this episode, Kohlbeck shares her research, which focuses on understanding suicide among disproportionately affected populations, including farmers, veterans, and youth of color. Transcript: https://bit.ly/4a05v91

In this episode, we want to warn you that we will be talking about suicide and mental health. If you or a loved one are struggling with mental health, please seek help. There is a National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. All you have to do is call or text 988 and a trained counselor is there to help. In the last week we've received many messages asking us to cover the tragic death of 30 year old Mica Miller of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on April 27 of 2024. She was married to John-Paul (JP) Miller who is a pastor of the Solid Rock at the Common Church in Myrtle Beach, SC.Social Media has erupted with commentary, accusations, and rumor as to what was happening in the Miller's relationship.We are covering what we know to be fact. Sourcing police reports and publications like Fits News and the Post and Courier.In the second part of the episode we are joined by Dr. Julie Cerel who shares her extensive research into death by suicide.Dr. Cerel is a licensed clinical psychologist and Professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky. She is the director of the Suicide Prevention & Exposure Lab at the University of Kentucky and the Wilson Profession of Mental Health. Her research has focused on suicide exposure and bereavement, suicide attempt survivors and suicide prevention. She is a Past-President of the American Association of Suicidology. She completed her PhD from The Ohio State University, an internship and post-doctoral fellowship from West Virginia University in child clinical psychology and a post-doctoral fellowship specifically in suicide prevention from University of Rochester. She received an honorary PhD from her alma mater, Kenyon College. In 2023 she was elected a fellow of the American Psychology Association. She is the author of over 114 academic publications and co-author of Seeking Hope: Stories of the Suicide Bereaved. Her work has been funded by the Military Suicide Research Consortium from the U.S. Department of Defense, the Patient Centered Research Initiative (PCORI), NIHM, the CDC, SAMHSA, SPAN-USA and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcasting Network Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime past and present from the southeast region of the U.S. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and please subscribe to the Impact Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're sharing a classic episode with Dr. Igor Galynker. Whether this is your first listen or you're revisiting the episode, this conversation was so important to destigmatizing many assumptions around suicidal ideation and feels more topical than ever.   Dr. Igor Galynker, MD, PhD, is the Director of the Suicide Research and Prevention Laboratory at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, where he's developed and validated scales to determine the suicidal risk of patients. Dr. Galynker discusses the contributing factors to suicidality, prevention strategies, and his proposed suicide-specific diagnosis, Suicide Crisis Syndrome.    All donations made through the link below go directly to the Suicide Research and Prevention Laboratory.   https://giving.mountsinai.org/site/TR/DIY/General?px=1239388&pg=personal&fr_id=1090     For exclusive bonus episodes please visit: patreon.com/goingmental   Follow @eileen on Instagram   Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok    More information at: Goingmental.com

Mark McConville is a seasoned comedian and a respected lecturer in Suicidology. With over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, he has become one of Australia's most reliable and professional comedians. Mark's academic journey in mental health is equally impressive; he graduated from Griffith University with a Master's Degree in Suicidology and received the Griffith Award for Academic Excellence in 2016. His work now bridges the gap between laughter and serious discussions about mental health, emphasizing the power of humor in suicide prevention. As an Adjunct Lecturer at The Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, Mark continues to enlighten and engage audiences with his unique blend of comedy and compassion.   Mental Health Resources Lifeline 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1300 22 46 36 - for online chat (3pm-12am AEST) or email responses within 24 hours MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 13 YARN 13 92 76 - 24/7 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people SANE Australia 1800 18 7263 headspace 1800 650 890 youthbeyondblue 1300 224 636 Veterans Support Service 1800 011 046 PANDA (perinatal anxiety and depression) 1300 726 306 The Eating Disorders Centre (eating disorders) (07) 3844 6055 Butterfly Foundation (eating disorders) 1800 334673 QLife (LGBTI) 1800 184 527 Griefline 1300 845 745 Grow Australia (support through peer groups) 1800 558 268 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 24-hour national telephone counselling and online service for people 18 years and over Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 Free confidential 24-hour telephone and online counselling for young people aged 5 to 25 years Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 24-hour telephone support and online chat service with links to local services e-headspace Online counselling for young people 12 to 25 years MindhealthconnectWebsite aggregates mental health resources and content from the leading health Blue Knot Helpline and Redress Support Service Supporting adult survivors of childhood trauma and adult survivors of institutional child sexual abuse around the National Redress Scheme Call 1300 657 380 helpline@blueknot.org.au 1800 Respect Support if you, or someone you know, is experiencing sexual assault or domestic and family violence. 1800 737 732 available 24/7 - Online chat - available 24/7 - 1800respect.org.au

During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts!This episode is brought to you by Victoria Betton from Digital Ecology Podcast.About the Digital Ecology PodcastThe Digital Ecology podcast creates a window into the backstory of technology adoption in the UK's healthcare system. Through interviews with experts in the field, we shine a light on the inner workings of digital health and uncover a world of complexity and challenge. We are in the foothills of technology adoption, where the hype doesn't always match the reality.About the EpisodeIn this episode of Digital Ecology, I speak with guest Jo Robinson, Professor and Head of Suicide Research at Orygen, a leading youth mental health service in Melbourne, Australia. Jo Robinson leads research programs on suicide prevention, specifically focusing on reducing suicide risk among young people.Our conversation centres around Jo's work with the CHATsafe intervention, a project focused on safe online communication about suicide and self-harm. Two pilot studies were conducted to test the effectiveness of the intervention, with the first study assessing young people's confidence, skills, and willingness to communicate about suicide online, as well as adherence to CHATsafe guidelines.Results from the initial campaign were promising, showing that the intervention was safe, feasible, and effective in increasing young people's confidence and willingness to intervene against suicide online. A second study targeted individuals who were bereaved by or exposed to suicide, producing similar positive results and further confirming the safety, feasibility, and potential effectiveness of CHATsafe.At the time of recording, a randomised control trial is underway to test the universal campaign, with the goal of providing care and support to young people in the environment where they already spend time, potentially overcoming barriers to seeking professional help.One of the key aspects of Jo's work is the emphasis on co-design and youth participation. Bespoke co-design workshops were conducted to ensure that the content of the CHATsafe guidelines meets the specific needs of different subpopulations, including LGBTQIA+ youth, South Sudanese communities, and Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander groups.The development of the guidelines involved input from young people from the beginning, and the content was co-designed with their input. The resources aim to educate adults about online safety tools and functionality, empowering them to support young people in having safe conversations about suicide.Throughout the episode, we discuss the effectiveness of social media as a tool for mental health support, the need for investment in mental health services, and the importance of addressing gaps between awareness campaigns and available care. We also touch on the challenges regarding access to healthcare for mental health and suicide prevention in Australia and the UK, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.Join me and Jo Robinson in this episode as they delve into the world of digital mental health interventions and explore the potential for social media to play a role in suicide prevention among young people. Check out more episodes from Digital Ecology Podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/digital-ecology-podcast/id1613898368Spotify:

*NOTE -  This episode discusses suicide. If you are affected by suicide or are worried about someone, please see the links at the end of these show notes*   Muslims die by suicide too.   This may be an uncomfortable reality for many within religious communities but is an important issue for us to discuss. Research suggests that discussing suicide does not make it more likely but may actually help people get the right support.   My guest is Professor Rory O'Connor, a Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Glasgow who has been working on suicide research for over 25 years. As the head of the Suicidal Behaviour Research Laboratory at the University of Glasgow, President of the International Association for Suicide Prevention, and Past President of the International Academy of Suicide Research, Professor Rory brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation.   As well as contributing to BBC documentaries on the subject, his award-winning book “When it is darkest: Why people die by suicide and what we can do to prevent it” addresses the common questions, myths and misunderstandings surrounding suicide.   In this interview, Professor Rory not only shares leading research on the topic but also opens up about his personal experiences of losing people to suicide. This episode aims to foster understanding, dispel myths, and encourage dialogue around a critical issue affecting communities worldwide.   In this episode, we discuss: How to talk about suicide Why Rory wrote the book Patterns of suicide throughout our lifetime Suicide in men Importance of sleep Understanding deliberate self-harm and suicide Coping with the loss of a loved one The unpredictability of grief Why people die by suicide – the Integrated Motivational-Volitional (IMV) model Advice if you have suicidal thoughts Social media and news guidelines Faith, religiosity and suicide Suicide in Muslim countries and around the world Is suicide preventable? Helping those who are suicidal What are the signs someone may be suicidal? Developing a safety plan A Muslim parent's story of losing his child by suicide   USEFUL LINKS   - Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric   - Professor Rory O'Connor https://twitter.com/suicideresearch https://suicideresearch.info/ https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/healthwellbeing/staff/roryoconnor/ https://www.instagram.com/oconnor_roryc   Trustee & Podcast Host, MQ Mental Health Research https://www.mqmentalhealth.org/category/mq-open-mind-podcast/   President, International Association for Suicide Prevention https://www.iasp.info/our_team/rory-oconnor/   Past President, International Academy for Suicide Research https://suicide-research.org/   - Book When it is darkest: Why people die by suicide and what we can do to prevent it Professor Rory O'Connor https://amzn.eu/d/deKVide   - Article A Muslim parent's story of losing his child by suicide https://inayatscorner.wordpress.com/2021/07/15/goodbye-to-my-dear-son-adam-salih/ https://inayatscorner.wordpress.com/2022/07/06/my-son-adam-suicide-one-year-on/   SUPPORT US If you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please subscribe, leave a review, comment and rating.   SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER https://bit.ly/newsletter-muslimcentric   KEEP IN TOUCH YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muslimcentric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muslimcentricpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/muslimcentric Website: https://www.muslimcentricpodcast.com ===== **GETTING HELP IF YOU ARE SUICIDAL** Support is available. Inshallah things will get better so do not feel you have nowhere to turn. Here are some options to consider.   1-Call or text a helpline Supports in UK – Note services may vary depending on where you live   - Samaritans: For everyone Call 116 123 Email jo@samaritans.org   - Muslim Youth Helpline: Faith and culturally sensitive support by phone, live chat, WhatsApp or email. We offer non-judgemental, confidential support 7 days a week, 365 days a year including bank holidays and Eid. https://myh.org.uk/   - Papyrus: Prevention of young suicide HOPELINE247 Call 0800 068 41 41 Text 07860 039967 Email pat@papyrus-uk.org   - Shout Crisis Text Line: For everyone Text "SHOUT" to 85258   - YoungMinds Crisis Messenger: For people under 19 Text "YM" to 85258   - Worldwide: Please contact support in your country.   Find A Helpline - International Association for Suicide Prevention https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp https://www.iasp.info/suicidalthoughts/   2-Talk to someone you trust This could be a friend or family member.   3-Contact a health professional In the UK, you can, Call your GP Call the NHS 111 or 999 if it is an emergency

In this episode of the Journal of Black Psychology podcast series, Editor's Assistant Alexis Malone talks with Rumbidzai Mushunje about the recently published study, "Bibliometric Analysis of Suicide Research Among Black Youth."

*Trigger Warning* Episode discusses suicide and suicidal ideationIt's another heavy one folks! But I am hoping that this one helps shed some light on how difficult it can be to get suicide research data, especially in underrepresented communities.In this episode I talk to, Amelia Noor Oshiro, the Muslim suicide researcher, who has dedicated her PhD study to researching the potential causes of suicide within Muslim communities.We discuss the various factors that are known to impact suicide ratesin immigrant and marginalized communities and how her research could help provide help to those that are under-represented in suicide research.You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/SZ01E2bin1gIf you are Muslim and wish to help Amelia's research you can fill out her survey here:  www.tinyurl.com/muslimcommunitystudyAnd you can also follow Amelia on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/muslim.suicide.researcher/Support the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast/

TW // Suicide / self-harm / If this subject is difficult for you please consider giving this episode a miss. Please get help and support if you need it, or if you're worried about a friend/colleague/relative. There are a number of places to go including https://www.nurselifeline.org.uk/, https://www.samaritans.org/ & https://www.papyrus-uk.org/. Welcome to episode 133 [originally broadcast on Wednesday 2 August 2023] of #mhTV​​​​​​​​. This week Nicky Lambert and David Munday spoke with guests Samantha Groves & Karen Lascelles about Suicide, self-harm, and suicide ideation in nurses and midwives: A systematic review of prevalence, contributory factors, and interventions. SG: Samantha Groves is a research assistant working at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust on projects related to suicide and self-harm. This work is conducted in collaboration with the Centre for Suicide Research at The University of Oxford. Samantha joined Oxford Health after completing a Masters in Clinical and Health Psychology, and working as a research assistant at The University of Manchester. Current research conducted by Samantha includes exploration of suicide and self-harm among nurses and midwives or associated students, alongside exploring the experiences of staff working within inpatient mental health services who work with patients who self-harm. Samantha will be beginning a DPhil at The University of Oxford in October 2023 to continue this work. KL: Karen Lascelles is a mental health nurse consultant at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. Her specialism is suicide prevention, where she works across adult and older adult age groups delivering training, supporting individuals and teams with complex cases involving suicide risk, and conducting research and quality improvement work. Karen also leads Oxford Health's suicide prevention strategy and is a Professional Doctorate in Nursing student at Oxford Brookes University. Karen's research includes exploring the experiences and support needs of adults who care for an adult family member or friend they consider to be at risk of suicide, suicide and self-harm among nurses and midwives, the impact of patient suicide on mental health staff, and the experiences of staff working within inpatient mental health services who work with patients who self-harm. Some links to follow: SoundCloud has a limit on the number of characters we can use in our episode notes. To get a full list of links please visit: https://youtu.be/S_XMio9U8qk. Some X links to follow are: VG - www.twitter.com/VanessaRNMH NL - www.twitter.com/niadla​​​​​​​​ DM - www.twitter.com/davidamunday SG - www.twitter.com/SamNGroves KL - www.twitter.com/karen_lascelles Credits: #mhTV Presenters: Vanessa Gilmartin, Nicky Lambert & David Munday Guests: Samantha Groves & Karen Lascelles Theme music: Tony Gillam Production & Editing: David Munday

Suicide is the most tragic of human outcomes. In this presentation, Professor O'Connor will draw from his book When It Is Darkest: Why People Die by Suicide and What We Can Do To Prevent It (Vermilion, 2021). The aim of the book is to get to the heart of this phenomenon, challenging myths and misunderstandings as well as bringing together the personal and the professional. Additionally, Professor O'Connor will describe the Integrated Motivational–Volitional (IMV) Model of Suicidal Behaviour (O'Connor & Kirtley, 2018). The IMV model outlines the pathways to the emergence of suicidal ideation and the transition from suicidal thoughts to acts of suicide. This tripartite model maps the relationship between background factors and trigger events, and the development of suicidal ideation/intent through to suicidal behaviour. Crucially, the IMV model identifies clinical targets for treatment. As he has done in When It Is Darkest, Prof. O'Connor will present an overview of some of our clinical, experimental and intervention studies to illustrate how psychological, physiological and social factors increase suicide risk, and what we all can do to tackle suicide. He will also highlight the psychological evidence of what works to prevent suicidal behaviour. The wider implications for the prevention of suicide will also be discussed. Keynote lecture will be delivered by Professor Rory O'Connor, Ph.D, FRSE, FAcSS, President of the International Association for Suicide Prevention and a Past President of the International Academy of Suicide Research.

Helena Wang, Asia Executive Editor at The Lancet, is joined by three guests to discuss the trajectory of mental health services in China, culturally-adapted mental health interventions for Chinese populations, and self-harm and suicide prevention approaches for children and adolescents in China.Guests on this podcast:Michael Phillips - the Director of Suicide Research and Prevention Center, Shanghai Mental Health Center,  Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Siying Li - PhD candidate, Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London Lu Niu - Associate Professor of Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South UniversityFind out more about how The Lancet is marking its 200th anniversary with a series of important spotlights here:https://www.thelancet.com/lancet-200?dgcid=buzzsprout_tlv_podcast_lancet200_uhcYou can see all of our Spotlight content relating to mental health here:https://www.thelancet.com/lancet-200/mental-health?dgcid=buzzsprout_tlv_podcast_lancet200_uhc

Trigger Warning: Discussion involves suicide. Dr. Chris CaulkinsSupport the show

Early in the pandemic there was a lot of talk about how the initial lockdown and stay-at-home orders would affect people's mental health, including risk for suicide and nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). In this episode, Dr. Ruth Tatnell answers questions about the pandemic's effects on rates of self-injury: Did the initial lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic increase self-injury urges and behaviors like many people thought would happen? And do we know if self-harm has increased, decreased, or stayed the same since the first lockdown of the pandemic?Learn more about Dr. Tatnell and her work at Deakin University here, and connect with her on LinkedIn here. Below is her publication discussed in this month's episode as well as additional articles referenced in our interview:Tatnell, R., Terhaag, S., & Melvin, G. (2023). Covid-19 lockdown and non-suicidal self-injury: A Mixed methods analysis of NSSI during Australia's national lockdown. Archives of Suicide Research. Online ahead of print.Tanaka, T., & Okamoto, S. (2021). Increase in suicide following an initial decline during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan. Nature Human Behaviour, 5(2), 229–238.Read about the Harvard Happiness Study published in The Atlantic here. Read about the Cigna loneliness study here and their tips for addressing loneliness here.Follow Dr. Westers on Instagram and Twitter (@DocWesters). To join ISSS, visit itriples.org and follow ISSS on Facebook and Twitter (@ITripleS).The Psychology of Self-Injury podcast has been rated #5 by Feedspot in their "Best 20 Clinical Psychology Podcasts" and by Welp Magazine in their "20 Best Injury Podcasts."

Dr. Igor Galynker, MD, PhD, is the Director of the Suicide Research and Prevention Laboratory at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, where he's developed and validated scales to determine the suicidal risk of patients. Dr. Galynker discusses the contributing factors to suicidality, prevention strategies, and his proposed suicide-specific diagnosis, Suicide Crisis Syndrome.    All donations made through the link below go directly to the Suicide Research and Prevention Laboratory.   https://giving.mountsinai.org/site/TR/DIY/General?px=1239388&pg=personal&fr_id=1090     This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GOINGMENTAL and get on your way to being your best self.     Show links:   Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok  Follow @goingmentalpodcast on Instagram More information at: Goingmental.com     Produced by Dear Media.

On today's Healing 101, I'm joined by Professor Rory O'Connor, the professor of health psychology at Glasgow University and director of the Suicidal Behaviour Research Laboratory, the leading suicide and self-harm research group in Scotland. He is also the author of When It Is Darkest Why People Die by Suicide and What We Can Do to Prevent It. Suicide can affect any one of us, and one person dies by suicide every 40 seconds. Yet, despite the scale of the devastation for family members and friends, suicide is still poorly understood.In today's episode, Professor O'Connor helps to untangle the complex reasons behind suicide and dispels any unhelpful myths for those who might be trying to help someone vulnerable. It will provide indispensable advice on communication and stresses the importance of listening to fears and anxieties without judgment.Find Professor O'Connor: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/healthwellbeing/staff/roryoconnor/Suicide Research: https://suicideresearch.info/Twitter: https://twitter.com/suicideresearchSupport for men in suicidal crisis: https://www.jamesplace.org.uk/Follow Hurt to Healing on Instagram:@hurttohealingpod--A big thank you our wonderful charity partner Shout. Shout is the UK's first 24/7 mental health text support service so if you're struggling or in need of someone to talk to, please remember to text Shout to 85258. This episode is sponsored by Boden, a British brand that has championed uplifting, eclectic British style since it was founded 31 years ago. Head to Boden.com to check out their new autumn collection or to their Instagram @boden_clothing.Thank you to our corporate supporter, Brown Advisory, a global investment management firm which is passionate about raising awareness of mental health challenges in order to help people thrive in an ever-changing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The World Suicide Day falls on September 10. As per the World Health Organisation, an estimated 703000 people die by suicide every year. The recent data from National Crime Records Bureau or NCRB recorded the highest levels of suicides in the country. Last year 1.64 lakh persons died by suicide- an increase of 7.2 percent from 2020. This is the first time in suicide rates in India has hit 12 per 100000 population since NCRB started collecitng data on suicides in 1967. Suno India's Menaka Rao spoke to Dr Lakshmi Vijaykumar and Dr Soumitra Pathare. Dr Lakshmi is a psychiatrist renowned for her work on suicide prevention. She is a member of the WHO's International Network for Suicide Research and Prevention. Dr Soumitra is a psychiatrist and director of Centre for Mental Health, Law and Policy. He has helped the government in drafting the Mental health Care Act 2017, which takes a rights based approach to mental health. References https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-suicide-prevention-day/2022Deaths by suicide highest ever in India in 2021, domestic problems biggest reason, shows NCRB dataSuicide numbers during the first 9-15 months of the COVID-19 pandemic compared with pre-existing trends: An interrupted time series analysis in 33 countriesSuicide and suicide riskThe Sources of Parent-Child Transmission of Risk for Suicide Attempt and Deaths by Suicide in Swedish National Samples | American Journal of Psychiatry   Postpartum haemorrhage remains leading cause of maternal deaths in Kerala: ReportSee sunoindia.in/privacy-policy for privacy information.

Mick is joined by Heather McClelland on this week's Podcast. Heather (soon to be Dr Heather) is a doctoral student and research assistant at the University of Glasgow. She and Mick discuss her suicide research, and what research is telling us about suicide here in the UK. They also discuss loneliness and the impact it can have on our physical and mental health. Heather discusses community-based responses as part of a strategy to bring down suicide numbers in a sustainable way, and her own pre-conceptions about where her research might lead. Notes: Heather references Surviving Suicidal Thoughts in the podcast as well as the work of the NSPLG and the Scotland consultation on a new suicide prevention strategy You can follow Heather on Twitter Where you will also find host Mick Coyle (as well as on Instagram) And why not join the #MentalHealthMonday Facebook page

Professor Rory O'Connor is Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Glasgow in Scotland and Past President of the International Academy of Suicide Research. Rory leads the Suicidal Behaviour Research Laboratory) at the University of Glasgow, one of the leading suicide and self-harm research groups internationally. His book, When It Is Darkest, was the winner of the 2021 British Psychological Society Popular Science Book Award   He can be found on twitter (@suicideresearch).    Rory and I spoke about; his book- When It Is Darkest, How to talk about suicide, Why the mental health services are lacking in the UK, socio-economic influences on mental health, how ‘The Social Dilemma' documentary was too simplistic in terms of suicide attempts and self-harm statistics, Socially prescribed perfectionism, Status, and mental health, Explaining the statistics around global suicides, Alcohol and suicide and how you can help the suicide issue.      Support   The best thing you can do is share the podcast with a friend, or sign up for my new weekly newsletter. You can also see my older newsletters with this link.   This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp, so if you want to learn to understand your behavior or emotions with the help of a professional you can get 10% off your first month of therapy by heading to www.betterhelp.com/aneedtoread from there you'll just need to run through a 5-minute questionnaire and you'll be matched with a therapist within 48 hours.   This podcast is also sponsored by Athletic Greens so you can get an additional 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of Vitamin D3 with your Athletic Greens subscription at www.athleticgreens.com/aneedtoread    Get a Free audiobook with Audible!    Get in touch: www.aneedtoread.co.uk/contact 

Rory O'Connor, a native of Derry, is Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Glasgow where he directs the Suicidal Behaviour Research Laboratory, one of the leading suicide research groups internationally.    He is a world leader on suicide research and prevention and has been working in the field for 25 years, beginning with his PhD on suicide and self-harm at Queen's University of Belfast.    Rory is the current President of the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and past President of the International Academy of Suicide Research – the only person from the UK and the 2nd person globally to hold both offices.    He has published extensively in the field of suicide and self-harm and has advised on and contributed to six BBC documentaries on suicide, including the BAFTA-nominated Life After Suicide with Angela Samata, Suicide and Me with the rapper Professor Green and Our Silent Emergency with the DJ Roman Kemp.    He published the award winning book When It Is Darkest: Why People Die by Suicide and What We Can Do To Prevent It in 2021.   Check it out.   https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/rory-oconnor-suicide-prevention

An accomplished Stand-Up Comedian, MC and Keynote Speaker, Mark McConville has been working in the Australian entertainment industry since 1998. With over 21 yrs of public speaking experience he is widely regarded as one of the most reliable and professional comedians in Australia. Mark now brings his skills as a comedian and public speaker to the field of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. In 2018 he graduated from Griffith University with a Masters Degree in Suicidology. Mark is also a proud recipient of the Griffith Award for Academic Excellence (2016). Subsequently he has been appointed an Honorary Position as Adjunct Lecturer at The Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention AISRAP, based at Griffith University's Mt Gravatt Campus. Mark McConville the comedian and Mark McConville the Suicidologist are two very different entities, however, there is one overriding truth that connects them both, you can never underestimate the power of laughter. To connect with Mark: http://markmcconville.com.au/

Braxia Scientific CEO Dr Roger McIntyre joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news that research led by McIntyre has been published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine. McIntyre telling Proactive, this research is entitled "Suicide reduction in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was initiated to evaluate the impact of federal, public health and social support programs on national suicide rates in Canada, which were put in place to mitigate the abrupt changes to social and financial provisions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The results included the overall suicide mortality rate decreased in Canada from 10.82 deaths per 100,000 in March 2019, to February 2020 to 7.34 per 100,000.

Suicide feels awkward to talk about. How do you bring it up? What do you say? The myth that if you talk about suicide, it will give people the idea and open the door for them to self-harm. In Kenya (April, May, June) over 480 persons died of suicide. Church is/should be leading in meeting our core needs to belong, find purpose and have hope. Mary brings a very timely message that helps bring awareness of suicide and how the church can help both individually and corporately. Mary Gitau, is the founding director at Centre for Suicide Research and Intervention (CSRI). Mary is also an elder at the Lavington Vineyard Church and sits in the National Counsel for the Association of Vineyard Churches in Kenya

Why is it important to talk about nonsuicidal self-injury among LGBTQ individuals? Just how prevalent is self-injury among those who identify as LGBTQ? And are there differences in rates of self-injury among sexual minority individuals (e.g., Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual) compared to those that are Transgender or Gender Diverse?  In this episode, Dr. Lindsay Taliaferro discusses risk and protective factors for engaging in self-injury among LGBTQ individuals. She also tackles the intersectionality of race, sexual minority status, and gender diversity among those who self-injure and self-harm. Below are links to some of her research and the resources referenced in this episode:Rogers, M. L., & Taliaferro, L. A. (2020). Self-injurious thoughts and behaviors among sexual and gender minority youth: A systematic review of recent research. Current Sexual Health Reports, 12, 335–350.Taliaferro, L. A., McMorris, B. J., Rider, G. N., & Eisenberg, M. E. (2019). Risk and protective factors for self-harm in a population-based sample of transgender youth. Archives of Suicide Research, 23(2), 203-221.Taliaferro, L. A., McMorris, B. J., & Eisenberg, M. E. (2018). Connections that moderate risk of non-suicidal self-injury among transgender and gender non-conforming youth. Psychiatry Research, 268, 65-67.GLSEN's National School Climate Survey (2019).Hatch Youth - the Montrose Center in Houston: https://www.montrosecenter.org/hatch-youth/The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/Follow Dr. Westers on Instagram and Twitter (@DocWesters). To join ISSS, visit itriples.org and follow ISSS on Facebook and Twitter (@ITripleS).The Psychology of Self-Injury podcast has been rated #5 by Feedspot in their "Top 15 Clinical Psychology Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021" and by Welp Magazine in their "20 Best Injury Podcasts of 2021."

Join Ashley and Ashley as they review clips from the stories of Stuart O'Neill, Andre Roberts, Lucas Crigler, and Keith Smith and share the latest news and research on the topics discussed. Throughout their review they cover everything from suicidal ideation to wanting to be accepted as your authentic self. E100 | Stuart O'NeillStuart O'Neill, author of Just One Reason from Episode 100, has experienced suicidal ideation for most of his adult life. You'll hear a portion of his episode where he and ALB talk about why he finds suicidal thoughts comforting. After listening to the clip, ALB shares research on the topic of suicidal ideation. If you'd like a copy of Stuart's book Just One Reason, we have a few copies available on first come first serve basis. Email podcast@lionrock.life to claim your copy.E101 | Andre RobertsAndre Roberts is a returning guest who originally shared his story in a bonus episode in Season 2.  ALB and AJB review a clip from his 'Where Are They Now?' episode where ALB and Andre talk about sanitizing history.  ALB shares the latest news on the topic of sanitizing history. E103 | Lucas CriglerOur guest from Episode 103, Lucas Crigler, is a transgender man and transgender activist. Tune in as we review a clip from his story where he talks about being accepted for who he is.  The conversation continues as ALB and AJB consider the thought that maybe acceptance is where we can all align because we all want to be accepted for who we are not the descriptive words that can be tied to us. E104 | Keith SmithKeith Smith's story is both heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. Having  been molested at a young age, Keith finally embarked on a healing journey as an adult. You'll hear a clip where he discusses how being molested made sexuality very confusing because he didn't feel he had a choice. The discussion continues as ALB provides insight as to how people can begin to heal from sexual trauma. As you can see, there's lots to cover. Let's do this! Episodes Reviewed S3 E100 - Stuart O'Neill: ‘Just One Reason' Author Discusses Suicidal Ideation & DepressionS3 E101 - Andre Roberts: Where Are They Now? + A Special Discussion Surrounding Racial JusticeS3 E 103 - Lucas Crigler: Trans-Man & Activist Shares His Recovery & How to Approach Sensitive ConversationsS3 E104 - Keith Smith: “I don't believe in labels, but I identify as gay.”Other Episodes MentionedS3 E92 - Ashley Jo Brewer: When a Christian Girl's World Comes Crashing Down Amidst Addiction, Grief, Loss, and a Gut-Wrenching ScandalS3 E102 - Ask the Expert: Kristin Casey - Surrogate Partner, Author, & Intimacy Coach Discusses Surrogate Partner TherapyS2 Bonus - Andre Roberts: Recovering from Addiction and a Segregated Childhood: Andre Roberts Beautifully Conveys Being a Black Man in Today's AmericaEpisode ResourcesPodcast Episodes by Topic | lionrock.life/podcast-episodes-by-topicJournal of Affective Disorders | Comfort from suicidal cognition in recurrently depressed patientsJust One Reason Website | justonereason.com.auNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline |  800-273-8255Article | How Should History Teachers Handle the Movement to 'Rewrite' High School History? Embrace it Lionrock Coffee & Coffee Alternatives | lionrock.life/shop-productsConnect with Us at The Courage to ChangePodcast Website | lionrock.life/couragetochangepodcastPodcast Instagram | @couragetochange_podcastPodcast Facebook | @thecouragetochangepodcastPodcast Email | podcast@lionrock.lifeOnline Support MeetingsView Lionrock.life's comprehensive meeting schedule here, and find a meeting to join today!Listen and Subscribe to The Courage to Change: A Recovery PodcastApple Podcasts |  Google Podcasts | Spotify | PandoraStitcher | iHeart | TuneIn | Overcast | SoundCloud 

Loneliness has recently jumped to scholars' attention due to a number of longitudinal studies' results, showing its impact on health and quality of life of individuals. These evidences brought the UK Government to the appointment of a dedicated ministry. A number of other governments published national reports on this frightening phenomenon and its growing diffusion. All of these initiatives have stimulated the need for better knowledge on loneliness and its consequences on physical and mental health on different gender and age groups. So far, most attention has been dedicated to the problem of older adults; the Italian Psychogeriatric Association has dedicated the date of 15 November of every year to an “End Loneliness Day”. However, younger individuals seem also to appear very vulnerable to loneliness; the extreme isolation of Hikikomori people may well represent its peak representation. This presentation will particularly deal with the mental health side of the phenomenon, emphasising in particular influences on suicidal behaviour, possibly the most extreme consequence of thwarted belongingness. Today, raising awareness on the seriousness of loneliness for an individual's health and wellbeing appears today of paramount importance. Actions need to be taken at different levels to counteract the consequences of loneliness. Diego DE LEO - is Emeritus Professor of Psychiatryat Griffith University in Brisbane, where is Director Emeritus of the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention. Professor De Leo is Past President of the International Associationfor Suicide Prevention and co-founder and Past President of the International Academy for Suicide Research of which he co-founded the journal Archives of Suicide Research. Prof. De Leo is the Editor Emeritus of the journal Crisisand has been the initiator of the World Suicide Prevention Day (2003). Presently, he is Vice-President of the Italian Psychogeriatric Association, head of the Slovene Centre for Suicide Research, and director of the Department of Psychology, University of Primorska, Slovenia. Recorded in Udine 5th July - IFOTES Congress "Leaving loneliness, building relationships"

In this episode we talk with Professor Paul Yip from Hong Kong about suicide prevention in Asia. Professor Yip is the Associate Dean (Research) of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Hong Kong University, Chair Professor of Population Health at the Department of Social Work and Social Administration, and the Director of the HKJC Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention (CSRP). His current research interests involve population health issues including poverty alleviation, adopting a public health approach in suicide prevention, restriction of means, cost-effectiveness of suicide prevention and program evaluation. Subscribe to the series and check out previous episodes via the below and all of your usual podcast players: Apple Podcasts  Google Podcasts  Spotify Podcasts  Click here for a full transcript of this episode.

When it comes to the field of Suicidology, we often work in silos. The researchers, clinicians, public health practitioners, advocates, and crisis service stakeholders often focus primarily in their own communities, finding comfort and validation in joining with others who share similar culture, values and priorities. When it comes to groups implementing best practices, collaboration with researchers is essential. In this interview I speak with internationally renowned expert on suicide and self-harm, Prof. Nav Kapur from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom. We discuss some of the tensions and opportunities that we face as we bridge research to practice.About Prof. Nav KapurNav is Professor of Psychiatry and Population Health at the University of Manchester, UK and an Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. He has spent the last 25 years researching suicidal behaviour, particularly its causes, treatment and prevention. He has led committees for the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) in the UK including those developing guidelines for how all clinical staff should treat people with self-harm. He sits on the main advisory group on suicide for the Department of Health in England and is currently helping to lead a national quality improvement project to prevent suicide. He is the lead author of Suicide Prevention (3rd Edition, Oxford University Press) and has published over 300 academic papers. He is the 2021 recipient of the American Association of Suicidology's Louis I. Dublin Award for lifetime achievement in suicide prevention. For more information on this episode go to https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illuminated-podcast/85

Asia has been coping with the coronavirus in a variety of ways. Some regions, such as China, Hong Kong and South Korea, have reached a point where they are living with it. Others, such as India, Indonesia and the Philippines, are just emerging with cases, and due to low testing it’s hard to get a full picture of the situation. In this episode of Asia Rising, we will hear from three countries in lockdown. Guests: Professor Paul Yip (Centre of Suicide Research and Prevention, Hong Kong University) Sea-Young Kim (East Asia Institute, Seoul, South Korea) Dr Sandesha Rayapa (Linguistic Empowerment Cell, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India)

Comedy is perhaps not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of potential treatment for mental illness. But comedian Mark McConville is hoping to change that. In this episode of Remarkable Tales, the renowned comedian with more than two decades of experience on the professional speaking circuit tells how a chance meeting on a cruise ship led to a dramatic career change of direction, into research for Griffith University’s Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention. Mark is now also a recent Masters graduate of Griffith University, and adjunct lecturer, specialising in suicideology. He has taken his Laughter Clinic to organisations around Australia, exploring the power of laughter to soothe the troubled soul, and lessen people’s stress and depression.

Professor Diego De Leo is one of the world’s leading researchers in suicide and suicide prevention. He was the Director of the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention (AISRAP) from 1997-2015, is a past president of the International Association for Suicide Prevention and the International Academy for Suicide Research.

The World Health Organization has declared suicide prevention a global imperative. Every year World Suicide Prevention falls on September 10th. This year I interviewed Professor Rory O’Connor as he prepared for the 30th World Congress of Suicide Prevention in Derry, Northern Ireland. Rory O'Connor B&W.png About Professor Rory O’Connor Rory O’Connor was “born to be a psychologist,” knowing at an early age he was fascinated with human behavior and emotions. Currently he is a Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Glascow and the Director of Suicidal Behavior Research Laboratory. The personal impact he has experienced in losing people he cared about to suicide helps to fuel his passion for learning more about the experience of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. His Integrated Motivational-Volitional Model of Suicidal Behavior is well respected internationally. Professor O’Connor is a global leader as the Past President of the International Academy for Suicide Research and the current Vice President for the International Association for Suicide Prevention. For more information on this episode go to https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illuminated-podcast/43

I first met this clever and compassionate woman around 15 years ago when I was invited to join her and her esteemed colleagues to learn more about her community suicide prevention and education programs. I’ve got to admit I was incredibly nervous, and quite intimidated to sit at the table with this academic leader, and honoured when she earnestly asked for my lived experience perspective on the delicate topic of suicide.Jacinta is a registered clinical psychologist and has worked at AISRAP (Australian Institute of Suicide Research and Prevention since 2000. In 2001, Jacinta and Professor Diego De Leo developed the Graduate Certificate in Suicide Prevention and Master of Suicidology Programs, the first of their kind in the world. Jacinta has developed, delivered and evaluated suicide prevention training since 2000.Jacinta has specialist education, clinical and research interest in suicide risk assessment processes, personal suicide stigma, and the impacts of suicide on the worker. She has worked clinically with suicidal people for 20 years and has supervised other psychologists in this domain for over a decade.She is a member on several national and international advisory boards regarding suicide prevention and has a reviewing role for peer-reviewed journals in this domain. She has presented research findings at a range of state, national and international conferences, has co-authored and edited a book, book chapters, and numerous peer-reviewed articles and government reports in the field.Jacinta has worked on a numerous research projects and consultancies in the suicide prevention sector pertaining mostly to suicide prevention training evaluation, suicide in occupations, personal suicide stigma and evaluation of lived experience suicide prevention training. She truly has so much knowledge, wisdom and insight to share with us when it comes to the taboo subject of suicide. This Episode will hopefully offer anyone struggling themselves with suicidal tendencies or with loved ones who are overwhelmed and suicidal some support and a broader range of solutions to consider. May peace be with you, thank you for joining us x

The World Health Organization has declared suicide prevention a global imperative. Every year World Suicide Prevention falls on September 10th. This year I interviewed Professor Rory O’Connor as he prepared for the 30th World Congress of Suicide Prevention in Derry, Northern Ireland. Rory O'Connor B&W.png About Professor Rory O’Connor Rory O’Connor was “born to be a psychologist,” knowing at an early age he was fascinated with human behavior and emotions. Currently he is a Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Glascow and the Director of Suicidal Behavior Research Laboratory. The personal impact he has experienced in losing people he cared about to suicide helps to fuel his passion for learning more about the experience of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. His Integrated Motivational-Volitional Model of Suicidal Behavior is well respected internationally. Professor O’Connor is a global leader as the Past President of the International Academy for Suicide Research and the current Vice President for the International Association for Suicide Prevention. For more information on this episode go to https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illuminated-podcast/43

Prof Keith Hawton from the Centre for Suicide Research at the University of Oxford: "Self-harm in children and adolescents: An update on key issues." New guide for parents who are coping with their child's self-harm: 'You are not alone' www.ox.ac.uk/news/2015-12-01-new-guide-parents-who-are-coping-their-childs-self-harm-you-are-not-alone Prof Ellen Townsend from the University Of Nottingham: "Young people and self-harm: are we listening?" Ellen tells us about the Card Sort Task for Self-Harm: a novel assessment framework to help understand the complexity of self-harm and helps young people understand and communicate about their self-harm, and can help researchers and frontline workers listen to young people effectively.

The World Health Organization has declared suicide prevention a global imperative. Every year World Suicide Prevention falls on September 10th. This year I interviewed Professor Rory O'Connor as he prepared for the 30th World Congress of Suicide Prevention in Derry, Northern Ireland. Rory O'Connor B&W.pngAbout Professor Rory O'ConnorRory O'Connor was “born to be a psychologist,” knowing at an early age he was fascinated with human behavior and emotions. Currently he is a Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Glascow and the Director of Suicidal Behavior Research Laboratory. The personal impact he has experienced in losing people he cared about to suicide helps to fuel his passion for learning more about the experience of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. His Integrated Motivational-Volitional Model of Suicidal Behavior is well respected internationally.Professor O'Connor is a global leader as the Past President of the International Academy for Suicide Research and the current Vice President for the International Association for Suicide Prevention. For more information on this episode go to https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illuminated-podcast/43

Trigger warningThis content discusses issues of self-harm, mental health and suicide. Please take the time to consider your own mental health, and seek support if you need it. In the UK, the Samaritans can be reached for free on 116 123.Welcome to Learn on the go, a Community Care Inform podcast where we discuss what the latest research, practice models and policy guidance mean to your practice.This episode is about looked-after children and self-harm. It covers what self-harm is, why looked-after children are more at risk of self-harming, and how social workers can support young people and carers. Discussing these questions are Judith Furnivall, lecturer and consultancy lead at the Centre for Excellence for Children’s Care and Protection at the University of Strathclyde, and Dr Eileen Harkness-Murphy, lecturer at the School of Health and Life Sciences in the University of the West of Scotland. The questions were asked by Ruth Hardy, content editor at Community Care Inform.2:34: What is self-harm and what behaviours can it include?7:30: Research suggests that about half of looked-after children meet the criteria for a mental health disorder, which is a much higher figure than the general population. Why is this?12:44: What are the risk factors for self-harm?22:59: How can social workers support young people waiting for a mental health referral?27:40: General good practice principles when working with young people who self-harm.This content covers some difficult and sensitive issues, so please take the time to consider your own mental health, and seek support if you need it. In the UK, the Samaritans can be reached for free on 116 123.ReferencesBeautrais, A L (2000)'Risk factors for suicide and attempted suicide among young people'Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 34, pp236–420Brophy, M; Holmstrom, R and Flynn, K (2006)Truth HurtsReport of the National Inquiry into Self-harm among Young PeopleCukrowicz, K; Wingate, L; Driscoll, K and Joiner, T (2004)'A standard of care for the assessment of suicide risk and associated treatment: The Florida State University Psychology Clinic as an example'Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, Volume 34, pp87-100Hales, H; Davison, S; Misch, P and Taylor, P J (2003)'Young male prisoners in a young offenders’ institution: their contact with suicidal behaviour by others'Journal of Adolescence, Volume 26, pp667-685Harkess-Murphy, E (2011)'Self-harm and psychosocial risk characteristics : a study of three student cohorts within West Central Scotland'PhD Thesis, University of the West of ScotlandHarkness-Murphy, E; Macdonald, J and Ramsay, J (2013)'Self-harm and psychosocial characteristics of looked after and looked after and accommodated young people'Psychology, Health and Medicine, Volume 18, Issue 3, pp289-99Hasking, P; Momeni, R; Swannell, S and Chia, S (2008)'The Nature and Extent of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in a Non-Clinical Sample of Young Adults'Archives of Suicide Research, Volume 12, pp208-218Hawton, K; Rodham, K; Evans, E and Weatherall, R (2002)'Deliberate self harm in adolescents: self report survey in schools in England'British Medical Journal, Volume 325, pp1207-1211House of Commons Education Committee (2016)Mental health and wellbeing of looked-after childrenLondon, House of CommonsMeltzer, H; Lader, D; Corbin, T; Goodman, R and Ford, T (2004)The mental health of young people looked after by local authorities in ScotlandEdinburgh: The Stationery OfficeMental Health Foundation (undated)The Truth About Self-harmLondon, Mental Health FoundationMind (2016)Understanding Self-harmLondon, MindMuehlenkamp, J J; Hoff, E R; Licht, J-G; Azure, J A and Hasenzahl, S J (2008)'Rates of non-suicidal self-injury: A cross-sectional analysis of exposure'Current Psychology: A Journal for Diverse Perspectives on Diverse Psychological Issues, Volume 27, Issue 4, pp234-241NICE (2014)Self-harm: SummaryNICE Clinical Knowledge SummariesO’Connor, R C and Nock, M K (2014)'The psychology of suicidal behaviour'The Lancet. Psychiatry, Volume 1, Issue 1, pp73–85O’Connor, R; Rasmussen, S; Miles, J and Hawton, K (2009a)'Deliberate self-harm in adolescents: self-report survey in schools in Scotland'British Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 194, pp68-72Prinstein, M J; Heilbron, N; Guerry, J D; Franklin, J C; Rancourt, D; Simon, V and Spirito, A (2010)'Peer Influence and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury: Longitudinal Results in Community and Clinically-Referred Adolescent Samples'Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, Volume 38, pp669-682Scottish Government (2011)Responding to Self Harm in Scotland: final reportEdinburgh, The Scottish Government

For the second episode of what I have decided to call Singal-Minded Conversations, I interviewed Dr. Katie Gordon, a former professor of psychology at North Dakota State University who is now in private practice, and whose primary research… Read More Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

The Director of the Oxford Centre for Suicide Research talks to Mark Brown about a lifetime researching suicide and self-harm.

Professor Graham Martin, University of Queensland, delivers the 2017 Diego de Leo Opening Address, 'Mind The Gaps' - on Relationships, Resilience and Respect at the National Suicide Prevention Conference, Sofitel, Brisbane 26-29 July. Sponsored by Griffith University and the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention. If you or anyone you know is experiencing a personal crisis, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14. #ManyVoicesOneGoal #suicideprevention #NSPC17

We speak with Dr Kairi Kolves, who is the Principal Research Fellow and Course Convener at AISRAP. The Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention (AISRAP) has been a research centre at Griffith University since 1996, delivering high quality research, clinical services, training & education in suicide prevention.. Since 2008 AISRAP has been a National Centre of Excellence in suicide prevention informing the Department of Health on policy, prevention and best-practice initiatives nationally. AISRAP is the only World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention in Australia, and one of only five centres in the world of this kind. AISRAP made significant contributions to the 2014 WHO Preventing suicide: A global imperative report and has collaborated with numerous stakeholders in suicide research and prevention both nationally and internationally over the past 2 decades. Its researchers are highly respected international experts, with over 200 peer-reviewed journal publications and presentations in the last five years. AISRAP manages the Queensland Suicide Register (QSR), one of the most comprehensive databases of its kind in in the Asia Pacific region. Since 1990 the QSR has informed critical suicide prevention policy and action plans of the Queensland State Government, funded by Queensland Health and more recently (since 2014) the Queensland Mental Health Commission. The QSR has recently been a pivotal resource of evidence based information assisting Primary Health Networks in planning and evaluating practical needs-based regional suicide prevention initiatives. In response to the absence of accurate and standardised recording systems for non-fatal suicidal behaviour, AISRAP designed and operates a unique database for monitoring of suicide attempts and self-harm presentations at hospital emergency departments (World Health Organization Suicide Trends in At-Risk Territories (START) Study). AISRAP has produced 16 volumes of Suicide Research: Selected Readings, a biannual critical literature review series that identifies and outlines recent advances and developments in international research in suicide prevention, collating all newly released publications that explicitly refer to fatal and/or non-fatal suicidal behaviours and related issues. AISRAP’s highly innovative Screening Tool for Assessing Risk of Suicide training in suicide risk assessment has recently been translated into 5 languages. The Institute’s Life Promotion Clinic is the only outpatient treatment/research clinic providing an alternative to hospitalised-based care for those with a history of suicidal behaviour. #ManyVoicesOneGoal #suicideprevention

Suicide is a significant public health problem. With a highly populated and urbanised environment, Hong Kong in particular has taken a proactive approach to suicide prevention, such as restricting means, improving the data record, and media engagement. Professor Paul Yip (Director for the Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention) dicusses suicide prevention practices in Hong Kong, as well as cultural differences in attitudes between the east and the west. Copyright 2016 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Please contact for permissions.

Suicide is a significant public health problem. With a highly populated and urbanised environment, Hong Kong in particular has taken a proactive approach to suicide prevention, such as restricting means, improving the data record, and media engagement. Professor Paul Yip (Director for the Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention) discusses suicide prevention practices in Hong Kong, as well as cultural differences in attitudes between the east and the west. Copyright 2016 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Please contact for permissions.

Suicide is a significant public health problem. With a highly populated and urbanised environment, Hong Kong in particular has taken a proactive approach to suicide prevention, such as restricting means, improving the data record, and media engagement. Professor Paul Yip (Director for the Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention) dicusses suicide prevention practices in Hong Kong, as well as cultural differences in attitudes between the east and the west. Copyright 2016 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Please contact for permissions.

完整文稿请小伙伴们关注今天的微信，或登录：http://english.cri.cn/7146/2014/07/14/2582s835892.htm This is NEWS Plus Special English. I'm Yun Feng in Beijing. Here is the news. A new study shows that the overall suicide rate has dropped dramatically in China, which had one of the highest suicide rates in the world. The study from the Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention at the University of Hong Kong says that the national suicide rate now is less than 10 per 100,000 people, nearly 60 percent lower than that in the 1990s. The study attributes the significant decline to China's fast economic growth and urbanization in the past decade. More education and employment opportunities have been created for everyone, especially women in rural areas. Controls on the sale of pesticides, which many rural women used to commit suicide, and the improvement in healthcare services have also contributed to the decline in the suicide rate. Suicide is a major public health issue across the world. It is the cause of 800,000 premature deaths globally. In the 1990s, China had one of the world's highest suicide rates - 23 per 100,000 people. An estimated 250,000 suicides were reported every year in the 1990s, accounting for about a quarter of all suicides in the world. In fact, suicide was the fifth leading cause of deaths in China. More women than men committed suicides in China during the period, which was drastically different from the around 3 to 1 male to female suicide ratio in Western countries. The suicide rate in China was substantially higher in rural areas than in cities, with older adults more prone to committing suicide. However, the study says that the declining rate could reverse in the next decade because of social stress associated with the slowdown in economic growth, increased economic burden of an aging society, and social instability. Experts are calling for the government and people to prepare in advance to meet the challenges; and the government has to take measures to ensure that economic development benefits all the people, rather than a selected few. This is NEWS Plus Special English. China's national vaccine supervision system has met or passed all the standard requirements of the World Health Organization. The WHO stipulates only countries with an approved national vaccine regulatory system can receive WHO accreditation and have their vaccines added to the WHO international vaccine purchase list. Countries which make it through an initial assessment undergo a second inspection after three years. China passed the initial WHO evaluation in March 2011, and passed the second in October last year. The WHO says that China has a mature vaccine regulatory system with supervision reinforced continuously. China says it will fulfill its duty as a WHO member in disease prevention and control. You are listening to NEWS Plus Special English. I'm Yun Feng in Beijing. Australia has the highest proportion of recreational drug users in the world. The United Nation's 2014 World Drug Report has confirmed Australia as leading the world in the use of party drug ecstasy, third in "ice" and fourth in cocaine. With codeine and morphine use, Australia ranks second only to the United States with over 3 percent of people aged between 15 and 65 considered regular users, mostly women. More than 10 percent of the working-age population use marijuana regularly Except for ecstasy, the use of other recreational drugs in Australia is increasing. There is a wide range of drug analogues and new psychoactive substances currently available in the Australian illicit drug market. Medical authorities say that Australia's rise in illicit drug use was due to economic and social conditions. On one hand, people have more money to spend and on the other there are more people who are at risk; and those that are at risk are getting worse because of unemployment, poor job prospects, and lack of optimism. The concern for medical authorities is the increase in overdoses with more than three people dying each day from a drug overdose. Young people have easy access to drugs and police are not as vigilant as they were 10 years ago. This is NEWS Plus Special English.

Professor David Nutt (Imperial College London) delivers the 2011 Monica Fooks Memorial Lecture. The Monica Fooks Memorial Lecture was established in 2002 at Somerville College, in memory of Monica, the daughter and sister, respectively, of Jean and Carolyn Fooks, who were both students at Somerville. Monica studied at Edinburgh University and developed bipolar disorder, which led to her taking her own life in September 1994 at the age of 26. Monica's parents, Geoffrey and Jean Fooks, gave Somerville the funds to set up the lectureship, with the specific aim of improving public awareness of mental illness and to encourage medical students to take more interest in bipolar disorder, in particular. Dame Fiona Caldicott, former Principal of Somerville and a previous President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (the first woman to hold that office), suggested the lecture as a way to achieve better public understanding and stimulate research into the illness. Previous speakers have included; Professor Keith Hawton, Director of the Centre for Suicide Research in Oxford, Professor Kay Redfield Jameson, acknowledged as the world expert on the illness, Dr Mike Shooter, former President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Professor John Geddes, Professor of Epidemiological Psychiatry and Professor David Miklowitz, Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Colorado. Professor Nutt is currently the Edmund J Safra Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology and director of the Neuropsychopharmacology Unit in the Division of Experimental Medicine at Imperial College London. He received his undergraduate training in medicine at Cambridge and Guy's Hospital, and continued training in neurology to MRCP. After completing his psychiatric training in Oxford, he continued there as a lecturer and then later as a Wellcome Senior Fellow in psychiatry. He then spent two years as Chief of the Section of Clinical Science in the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism in NIH, Bethesda, USA. On returning to England in 1988 he set up the Psychopharmacology Unit at Bristol University, an interdisciplinary research grouping spanning the departments of Psychiatry and Pharmacology before moving to Imperial College London in December 2008 where he leads a similar group with a particular focus on brain imaging especially PET. He broadcasts widely to the general public both on radio and television including the recent BBC Horizon programme about drug harms and their classification. He also lecturers widely to the public as well as to the scientific and medical communities; for instance he has presented three time at the Cheltenham Science Festival and several times for Café Scientifiques. In 2010 he was listed as one of the 100 most important figures in British Science by The Times Eureka science magazine.