What we say about suicide on social media has real-life impact. 🗣️📱
An AFSP-funded study by Dr. Mark Sinyor found that hopeful content is linked to decreases in suicide rates and can inform safer social media storytelling.
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Read more: https://bit.ly/46UG8WA
Have you heard that sleep can be the best medicine? 💭
This #SleepAwarenessWeek we're recognizing research efforts that link higher sleep quality to less emotional reactivity and a lower risk of suicidal ideation. 😴 🛌
Learn about the study:
https://bit.ly/3E5H6Cg
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In a crisis, access to a firearm at home can change the outcome, especially for minors at risk.
An AFSP-funded study led by Paul Nestadt, MD found Child Access Prevention (CAP) laws requiring safe storage can save children’s lives.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4rInf26
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Check in on your loved ones when stressful life events take place💙
Through research, we know that stressful life events often play a role in suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Do you know someone going through it right now? Reach out
Learn more about this #Science2StopSuicide: https://bit.ly/42XLKwR
🧠 Differences in brain-based decision-making and impulse control can shape suicide risk, reveals a study by Gerd Wagner, PhD and Fabrice Jollant, MD, PhD.
Read the full roundup: afsp.org/story/februa...
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I'm excited to attend the International Summit on Suicide Research in Boston! If you'll be there and are interested in community- and policy-based suicide prevention, I'm presenting two posters. Check them out! Looking forward to seeing everyone!
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Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S., making suicide prevention research critical.
As the largest private funder of suicide prevention research, AFSP is shaping suicide prevention strategies worldwide.
Learn more: afsp.org/research
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Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S., making suicide prevention research critical.
As the largest private funder of suicide prevention research, AFSP is shaping suicide prevention strategies worldwide.
Learn more: afsp.org/research
#Science2StopSuicide
AFSP began with a small group of researchers and family members hoping to advance the suicide prevention field.
Today, we lead a network of scientists who put impactful new strategies to save lives and spread hope into action.
Learn more: afsp.org/research
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When AFSP was founded, barely any research was being done to study the problem of suicide.
Today, an entire field exists of suicide prevention research, and AFSP leads the way in shaping suicide prevention strategies around the world.💙
Learn more: afsp.org/research
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Thanks to research, we know lifesaving information like:
💙 Placing prevention programs in communities lowers their suicide rates
💬 Asking someone if they’re thinking about suicide won’t lead them to take their life
Learn more: afsp.org/research
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Research saves lives.
Research has taught us that:
🧠 There are brain function elements that make decision-making hard for those in crisis
💙 Treatments exist that have been proven to help those who don't want to live
Learn more: afsp.org/research
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Research saves lives.
Research has taught us that:
🧠 There are brain function elements that make decision-making hard for those in crisis
💙 Treatments exist that have been proven to help those who don't want to live
Learn more: afsp.org/research
#Science2StopSuicide
Dr. Jill and Chris Munden, AFSP’s Senior Manager of Research and Dissemination, discuss some of the research that has shown that suicide can be prevented and share some of the practical methods that may help someone in a crisis. 💙
Listen: lnk.to/ask-dr-jill_...
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Sometimes a teen struggling with their mental health just wants to talk to someone who gets them — like another teen. 🤝 💙
Learn more about teen-to-teen crisis lines and this study: afsp.org/grant/evaluating-the-imp...
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Right now, online mental health support has low engagement. However, research finds that online interventions that are engaging, culturally sensitive, and supportive can effectively address the mental health needs of vulnerable college populations.
Read: buff.ly/Gx7CSJl
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Online mental health support has low engagement. However, research finds that online interventions that are engaging, culturally sensitive, and supportive can effectively address the mental health needs of vulnerable college populations.
Read: afsp.org/grant/increa...
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How can pharmacists play a key role in #SuicidePrevention efforts?
Pharm-SAVES aims to better equip pharmacists with the tools needed to support individuals at risk for suicide. Dr. Delesha Carpenter looks deeper at the effectiveness of this program: afsp.org/grant/develo...
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🎓 Friends and colleagues, I'm stepping out of my comfort zone to ask for your support.
I have been invited to present my research in Norway!
If you're able to contribute or share my GoFundMe, I would be so grateful: gofund.me/7794966e
#PsychologyResearch #AcademicSky #Science2StopSuicide
🎓 Friends and colleagues, I'm stepping out of my comfort zone to ask for your support.
I have been invited to present my research in Norway!
If you're able to contribute or share my GoFundMe, I would be so grateful: gofund.me/7794966e
#PsychologyResearch #MentalHealth #Science2StopSuicide
