Suicide Prevention Research Methods Training Series
A three-part virtual training program for early-career researchers interested in developing the knowledge and practical skills needed to conduct high-quality suicide prevention research.
About the Training Series
In October 2020, the International Academy for Suicide Research and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosted three virtual training sessions introducing essential issues in suicide prevention research.
The series was designed for early-career researchers, including MD and PhD investigators, as well as members of other scientific disciplines who want to become involved in suicide research.
Participants should have basic knowledge of statistics, experience conducting a research study, and at least one original paper published in any field. IASR members and AFSP grant awardees are especially encouraged to view the series.
Training Session 1
Introduction and Suicide Research Basics
Originally presented October 15, 2020
Session Agenda
IASR and Introduction to Suicidology
Gil Zalsman, MD — IASR and Tel Aviv University
AFSP and Introduction to Suicide Research Methods
Jill Harkavy-Friedman, PhD — AFSP
Suicide Research Basics: Recruitment, Sample Selection, Bias, Confounding and Outcomes
Jill Harkavy-Friedman, PhD — AFSP
Diana Clarke, PhD — American Psychiatric Association
Training Session 2
Measurement, Clinical Trials and Biomarkers
Originally presented October 22, 2020
Session Agenda
Defining Core Concepts and Measurements in Suicidology
Jill Harkavy-Friedman, PhD — AFSP
Lars Mehlum, MD, PhD — University of Oslo
Clinical Trial Methods: Specific Considerations for Suicide Research
Barbara Stanley, PhD — Columbia University
Gregory Brown, PhD — University of Pennsylvania
Biomarkers in Suicidology
John Mann, MD — Columbia University
Gil Zalsman, MD — IASR and Tel Aviv University
Training Session 3
Ethics, Safety and Data Analysis
Originally presented October 29, 2020
Session Agenda
Ethical Issues and Safety Protocols in Suicide Research
Diana Clarke, PhD — American Psychiatric Association
Jane Pearson, PhD — National Institute of Mental Health
Data Analytic Approaches in Suicide Research
Hanga Galfalvy, PhD — Columbia University
Adrienne Grzenda, MD, PhD — University of California, Los Angeles
Closing Remarks
Gil Zalsman, MD — IASR and Tel Aviv University
Jill Harkavy-Friedman, PhD — AFSP
Certificate of Completion
Participants who view all three sessions and submit the program evaluation form referenced in the presentations and videos may receive a Certificate of Completion from IASR and AFSP acknowledging their participation.