IASR/AFSP International Summit on Suicide Research
October 15-18, 2023 • Barcelona, Spain
We hope you will make plans to join us for the 2023 International Summit on Suicide Research being held in Barcelona, Spain from October 15-18, 2023. The meeting will be held at the World Trade Center Barcelona with housing blocks at nearby hotels. Please check back for additional updates!
The 2021 Virtual Summit was the largest to date with 549 attendees from 36 countries! The Summit is sponsored by the International Academy of Suicide Research in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Conference Co-Chairs:
John Mann, M.D.
Columbia University & New York State Psychiatric Institute, USA
Ping Qin, M.D., Ph.D.
National Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention, University of Oslo, Norway
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This meeting will bring together suicide researchers studying topics ranging from neurobiology, epidemiology and genetics to assessment, intervention and prevention. All suicide researchers and those interested in learning about the most cutting-edge evidence are invited to attend and take advantage of this excellent opportunity to network and interact. In addition to plenary sessions with preeminent suicide researchers and symposia, the meeting will include a mentoring program, poster sessions, and workshops addressing methodological issues particular to suicide research. Workshops will cover topics such as assessment of suicidal behavior and risk, strategies for research on low base rate outcomes, use of technology and proxy measures, approaches to facilitate inclusion of underrepresented populations, study design options that produce robust and reliable results, and guidance for the safe inclusion of individuals at high-risk for suicidal behavior.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After participating in this live event:
- Participants will be able to articulate the key findings in the development of preventive, intervention, and implementation strategies and how to incorporate translational research strategies into preventive, intervention, and implementation research on suicide.
- Participants will be able to describe methodological and ethical challenges in research design for studies where the outcome of interest is suicidal ideation and behavior.
- Participants will be able to enumerate the most recent neurobiological, genetic, psychological and social evidence related to suicidal behavior.
NEEDS STATEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL GAP
Needs Statement
As with other areas of psychiatric, epidemiological and intervention research, best practice in suicide research is based on following a generally accepted research design that incorporates the latest evidence in the area being studied and complying with IRB requirements where appropriate. However, the field of suicidology research faces unique challenges for study design. Suicide is a complex behavior resulting from the interaction of biological, psychological and social factors that must be considered in the design, conduct, and interpretation of research studies. In addition, there are unique features of suicide research including the study of low-frequency outcomes and high-risk patients, ethical choices that must trump research design, and in some situations the use of proxy outcome measures. These and many other design issues specific to suicide research require attention.
Educational Gap
It is estimated that each year at least 800,000 people die by suicide world-wide and that for every suicide there are between 25 to 50 suicide attempts. In an effort to facilitate the development of empirically-supported approaches to the prevention of suicide and suicidal behavior, both with a focus on high risk individuals as well as populations more broadly, education of researchers and support of their work is essential. It is crucial that professionals interested in undertaking suicide research be educated about the newest developments regarding identifying risk and protective factors and the robust design and testing of effective prevention strategies. Research and its translation into clinical practice is crucial at this time because suicide rates have increased steadily in many countries in recent decades, making prevention of suicidal behavior morbidity and mortality a world-wide imperative.
TARGET AUDIENCE
The target audience for this event is professionals that conduct research or treat patients in the field of suicidology or other related fields.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
The International Summit on Suicide Research offers AMA credits for physicians and APA credits for psychologists. Previous events have offered between 20-23 education hours. Please continue to check back for updates regarding the continuing education offerings for the 2023 Summit.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Submissions for the 2023 Suicide Research Summit are now open! To view the submissions information, visit the Abstract Submission page.
Submission Deadlines:
Symposia Deadline: Thursday, March 2, 2023
Poster/Oral Deadline: Wednesday, May 17, 2023