What Is Shared — and What Differs — in Factors Linked to Suicidal Thinking Across Four Countries?
Eun-Jung Shim of Pusan National University has written a blog exploring whether psychological factors associated with suicidal thinking are consistent across countries.
Keep readingExploring Relatively Understudied Factors Regarding Suicide Risk: Tunnel Vision, Epigenetics, Hope, and Self-discovery
This blog post was written by Dr Elvan Unlu who describes the complex interaction of factors which can lead to suicide risk
Keep readingDoes Looking Away Change How Suicidal Pain Feels? A Discussion on Distraction
This blog post written by Yawen Zheng explores the use of distraction during periods of suicidal pain, when distraction may be used as a form of avoidance and how it can help people get through moments of crisis
Keep readingMy 6Cs of Suicide Prevention Research
I had the great honour of being asked to close the 21st European Symposium on Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour in Vilnius, Lithuania, with some personal reflections. To do so, I structured them around what I described as my 6Cs of suicide prevention research: Complexity, Care, Collaboration, Community, Compassion and Connection (which built upon my 4Cs…
Keep readingCelebrating 10 Years of the Suicide and Self-Harm EMCRF
This blog post was written by Krystyna Loney of the SBRL. The blog reflects on the annual Suicide and Self-Harm EMCRF, from the first-ever forum to its recent 10th anniversary.
Keep readingWhat Are We Missing? Endometriosis and Suicide Risk
This blog was written by Fatima Hayat Malik who is a Masters student at the University of Glasgow. They explore the relationship between living with endometriosis and suicide risk.
Keep readingA Way Through Loneliness and Suicidal Distress
This blog post written by Dr Heather McClelland explores the relationship between loneliness, distress and suicide how we can manage feelings of loneliness.
Keep readingAre Vitamin D Levels Linked to Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviour? Insights from a Large UK Study
A blog post written by PhD student Nina Fajs exploring Vitamin D, a potential biological marker of suicidal thoughts and behaviours
Keep readingThree Life-Saving Digits: Insights from the US 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
A blog post written by Dr Banu Cankaya Sahin which provides an overview of the three digit crisis helpline number and the benefits and challenges surrounding this
Keep readingIn a world that never slows down, perhaps we should stop and listen. Hold My Hand Project: from theory to real life
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.
Keep readingThe 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
Keep readingUnderstanding Suicide Risk: A Self-Regulation Perspective
A blog post by Yawen Zheng exploring suicide and self-regulation and how they relate to one another.
Keep readingBehind 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
Keep readingWorld 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
Keep readingSuicide 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.
Keep readingA PERFECT ILLUSION
A blog post by Elvan Unlu discussing perfectionism and potential risks associated with perfectionistic traits
Keep readingInsights 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
Keep readingWhat factors are associated with the repetition of suicidal behaviour?
A blog post written by Andrés Pemau exploring the risk factors for suicide attempt repetition.
Keep readingMale suicide and barriers to professional help
Blog post by Susanna Bennett exploring the issue of male suicide and help-seeking
Keep readingBetween Meaning and Despair: Understanding Existential Struggles and Suicide Risk
A blog post written by Lavenda Geshica and Lauransia Oktaviany exploring existentialism in relation to suicide risk
Keep readingPremenstrual dysphoric disorder and suicidality
A blog post written by Julie Riddell & Seonaid Cleare discussing premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and suicide
Keep readingThe Weight of Words: The Consequences of Suicide-Related Stigma
Blog post by Jessica Wyllie discussing the consequences of suicide related stigma and some findings from a recent scoping review
Keep readingMoving away from “taken-for-granted truths” in veterinary suicide research
Blog post by James Glass highlighting the suicide risk factors for individuals studying or working within the veterinary profession as well as insights into their PhD research.
Keep readingMale suicide in the construction industry
Blog post by Nadia Belkadi discussing male suicide in the construction industry
Keep readingAre asylum seekers in the UK at increased risk of suicide?
Blog post by Dr. Karen Wetherall reporting on the urgent need for accurate documentation of suicide attempts and deaths among asylum seekers in the UK.
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