A blog post by Martina Medolla who was a visiting researcher to SBRL from Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia (UNED). Martinas blog discusses the Hold my Hand project which aims to reduce suicidal behaviours in adolescents.
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The Journey: From Tragedy to Triumph
A blog post written by Dr John Gaal discussing his personal experiences and academic work on mental health and suicide in the construction industry
Partners advance SAFXR: a new immersive approach to suicide prevention training and workforce mental health
The partners behind SAFXR (Safety Planning for Suicide Prevention XR) have announced significant progress in the co-design and development of an innovative immersive learning solution that aims to transform how professionals respond to people experiencing suicidal thoughts, while also supporting their own mental health and resilience. SAFXR, which began development in July 2025, is aContinue reading “Partners advance SAFXR: a new immersive approach to suicide prevention training and workforce mental health”
Understanding Suicide Risk: A Self-Regulation Perspective
A blog post by Yawen Zheng exploring suicide and self-regulation and how they relate to one another.
Behind Closed Lips: Understanding Non-Disclosure in Suicide
A blog post by Renée Matthes discussing why people may not disclose suicidal thoughts and behaviours, and exploring interventions that could help encourage conversations
World Menopause Day: More than a hot flush? Menopause and Suicide Risk
A blog post by Karen Wetherall on World Menopause Day highlighting the relationship between menopause and suicide risk
Suicide and self-harm are rising among young people: What factors are associated with whether young people will act on their thoughts of self-harm and suicide?
A blog post by Marianne Etherson on a systematic review examining what factors are associated with whether young people will act on their thoughts of self-harm and suicide.
A PERFECT ILLUSION
A blog post by Elvan Unlu discussing perfectionism and potential risks associated with perfectionistic traits
Insights from the 33rd World Congress and the 65th Anniversary of the International Association of Suicide Prevention (IASP) 10th-13th June 2025, Vienna, Austria
A blog post by Marianne Etherson and Krystyna Loney on their experiences of attending the 33rd World Congress and the 65th Anniversary of the International Association of Suicide Prevention (IASP), Vienna, Austria
What factors are associated with the repetition of suicidal behaviour?
A blog post written by Andrés Pemau exploring the risk factors for suicide attempt repetition.
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