Areas of Focus
Suicide Prevention
The U-M Injury Prevention Center has unique expertise in the field of suicide prevention. From funded exploratory studies to educational training events, we are working to find ways to prevent suicide across populations. Below you’ll find links to more information about our work in this area, as well as a listing of members doing work or interested in this area. We invite you to explore and join us as we move forward to advance research and prevention.
Preventing Suicide: A Technical Package of Policy, Programs, and Practices
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed this technical package for states and communities on suicide prevention to provide a collection of strategies that represent the best available evidence to prevent and reduce this public health concern.
SAVIR 2017 Conference: Innovations in Injury Prevention Science
The national Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research conference was held September 18-20, 2017 in Ann Arbor, and was hosted by the U-M Injury Prevention Center.
The three-day event brought together speakers from across the nation to speak on injury prevention topics including the prevention of suicide, concussion/TBI, youth violence, sexual assault, opioid overdose, and much more!
Suicide-Related News & Events
09.18.17
SAVIR 2017 Conference: Innovations in Injury Prevention Science
Thank you for attending the SAVIR 2017 Conference! The national conference was held September 18-20,…
11.16.16
Lisa A. Marsch, “Harnessing Digital Technologies in Behavioral Health: The State of the Science”
Lisa A. Marsch, PhD, is the Director of the Center for Technology and Behavioral Health…
09.14.16
What I Did (for Injury Prevention) on My Summer Vacation
Come hear from our NINE(!) Injury Center-funded interns about their experiences working in injury prevention…
10.20.18
Injury Prevention MOOC Expands Training Resources
Injury Prevention MOOC Expands Training Resources “As far as feedback for the course, I really,…
10.16.18
U-M Injury Prevention Center along with other CDC-funded centers around the country are working to reduce sexual violence through research, training, or outreach activities
U-M Injury Prevention Center along with other CDC-funded centers around the country are working to…
10.26.17
Professor Stack receives international award for his research in suicide
Professor Stack receives international award for his research in suicide Congratulations to Dr. Steven Stack,…
Latest Suicide-Related Publications
Suicide Prevention Information & Tools
Massive Open Online Course--Suicide Prevention Section
The University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center developed a massive open online course, available for free here. After completing the section on suicide prevention, learners will be able to:
- Review the scope of the problem of suicide attempts and suicide among youth
- Identify risk factors for youth suicide attempts and suicide
- Summarize universal suicide risk screening strategies and tools
- Evaluate possible prevention and intervention strategies for youth suicide
- Appraise several suicide prevention resources for youth, parents, clinical providers, and prevention specialists
Summary of an Evidence-Based Youth Suicide Prevention Program-Screening in Health Care Settings
This document provides information on an evidence-based program to prevent youth suicide. This handout gives information on the problem of youth suicide in the United States, information on the highlighted evidence-based solution, and the evidence for the program’s effectiveness.
Cost of Fatal Injuries in Michigan
This document describes the cost of fatal injuries in Michigan and the implications for public health practice.
Funded Research Projects Focused on Suicide Prevention
The U-M Injury Prevention Center has funded current and past injury research projects focusing on suicide prevention. Peruse the projects listed below.
Core Faculty and Practitioners with Suicide Prevention Expertise
Please click on a faculty/practitioner’s name to access their full profile with research interests and funded projects.
Cheryl King, PhD
Suicide Content Lead
Core Faculty and Practitioners with Suicide Prevention Expertise
Professor and C. S. Mott Endowed Professor of Public Health, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, Flint, MI
S. J. Axelrod Collegiate Professor, Health Management and Policy, University of Michigan School of Public Health
Members with interest/Expertise in Suicide Prevention
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Allyson Berthiaume
MHA -
Andrea Chilcote, MS
Wayne State University -
Ashley Rapp
School of Public Health -
Charlotte Burnett
University of Michigan -
Christina Magness, LMSW
University of Michigan -
Craig Dunham
Dr. -
Emily Dejka
University of Michigan -
Eskira Kahsay
Michigan Medicine -
John Richardson, MPH
University of Michigan -
Julie Hantman, RN, BSN, MPH, CPPS
Trinity Health -
Matthew Francis Benoit
University of Michigan -
Oluchi Uju-Eke
University of Michigan -
Pnina Tranen
University of Michigan School of Public Health and University of Michigan School of Social Work -
Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, MS
School of Medicine and Office of the President -
Sara Feldman
School of Public Health -
Sonya Mayo
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital -
Susanna Joy, MA
National Center for Fatality Review and Prevention