Featured Research Topics

Learn more about the research projects and publications of our investigators and research teams, including our epidemiological studies and publications on the increase in suicide deaths after Netflix's release of 13 Reasons Why, noncompliance surrounding the guidelines for reporting suicide deaths in the media after the deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdaine, disparities in Black youth attempting and dying by suicide, and more. 

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Epidemiology

Research on Patterns and Risk Factors Related to Suicide and Suicidal Behaviors 

  • Risk Factors for Self-Harm Among Youth With Bipolar Disorder
  • Cannabis Use, Self-Harm and Mortality Risk Among Youth With Mood Disorders
  • Risk Factor for Self-Harm Among Youth With First Episode Psychosis
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Health Service Use

Health Service Use Prior to Suicide by Children and Adolescents 

  • Clinical Profiles in Medicaid Enrolled Youth
  • Health Service Use in Child Welfare Involved Youth
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Special Populations

Special Populations (Including Youth in the Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice System) 

  • Mortality of Juvenile Justice Involved Youth
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Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Youth Suicide

Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Youth Suicide 

  • Age-Related Disparities in Suicide
  • Suicide in Black Youth
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Age Trends

Age Trends in Youth Suicide

  • Suicide in Young Children
  • Suicide in School-Aged Youth and Adolescents
  • Suicide Trends in Elementary School-Aged Youth
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Regional Differences

Regional Differences in Suicide

  • Rural and Urban Differences in Youth Suicide
  • Mapping Suicide Rates in Ohio
  • Contextual Factors Associated With Suicide Rates in the United States
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Suicide Risk Screening and Interventions

Suicide Risk Screening and Interventions

  • Ask Suicide Screening Questions (ASQ)
  • Suicide Risk Screening in Primary Care
  • Effect of Motivational-Interviewing Intervention
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Media and Suicide

Impact of the Media and Suicide

  • Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why
  • Newspaper Adherence to Media Reporting Guidelines