As mentioned in a previous update, early in June Ileah and I attended World Congress on Suicide 2013 in Montreal. It was a very rich international research conference, with researchers, academics, and government representatives from the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada -- the vast majority of them leaders in this field, some with decades of experience to share.
I felt very privileged and sometimes overwhelmed to be attending seminars on topics ranging from micro-RNA variations and stem cell research to debates on national strategies and debates on fifth edition Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM V) classifications. Here is a synopsis of the overall meaning I was able to make from that immersion: an overview of some of what has been found to be effective and ineffective in reducing suicide deaths.
I developed this as a presentation and have delivered it a couple times now. If you find the speaking notes leave you with questions or are unclear, please let me know and I'll be happy to clarify.
Invitation: FOREFRONT Launches September 10 in Seattle
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. This year that date also marks the launch of FOREFRONT, a University of Washington initiative to advance innovative approaches to suicide prevention through policy change, professional training, school-based interventions, media outreach and research. It is one arm of the work being done by my dear friend Jennifer Stuber, who has also been a driving force behind recent legislative changes in that state.
I'll be in Seattle to attend FOREFRONT's launch, and warmly welcome you to join me. I promise that it will be a moving and inspiring occasion. Please see the invitation for logistics and links to more information. I would be delighted to have you with us.
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