Factors influencing decisions around suicide methods and locations
Choice of suicide method(s) and location can strongly influence the outcome of an attempt, and methods used at an index episode of non-fatal self-harm may predict risk of future suicide. However, the reasons why individuals consider, choose or discard particular methods and locations are not well understood. Drawing on a recent research project, in this talk I will discuss the decision-making process around specific methods and locations, and clusters thereof, in relation to both suicidal thoughts and attempts. As well as highlighting some of the challenges and the potential for interdisciplinary methodological innovation in this area of research, I aim to illustrate how this work can find practical application in clinical contexts and inform wider preventative initiatives.
Date: 22 May 2018, 9:30 (Tuesday, 5th week, Trinity 2018)
Venue: Warneford Hospital, Headington OX3 7JX
Venue Details: Seminar Room, University Department of Psychiatry
Speaker: Dr Lisa Marzano, Associate Professor of Psychology (Middlesex University, London )
Organising department: Department of Psychiatry
Organiser: Tracy Lindsey
Part of: Psychiatry Seminars
Booking required?: Not required
Audience: Members of the University only
Editor: Tracy Lindsey