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Center for Suicide Prevention and Research

The Center for Suicide Prevention and Research (CSPR) at Nationwide Children's Hospital was created to address the growing problem of suicide among youth in central Ohio.

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Prevention

CSPR helps schools and community organizations in Ohio implement evidence-based prevention strategies. John P. Ackerman, PhD, and his team have provided training to many schools throughout central and southeastern Ohio, using an enhanced SOS Signs of Suicide prevention programming model.

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Hughes Lab

Under the direction of Dr. Hughes, the Hughes Lab designs and evaluates evidence-based interventions to address youth suicide, depression, and sleep problems, partnering with schools and communities to expand access to mental health care. 

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Bridge Lab

The Bridge Lab focuses on the epidemiology of suicidal behavior in young people and neurocognitive vulnerability to suicidal behavior, as well as improving the quality of care for suicidal youth and adolescents who have attempted suicide.

Featured Research Topics

Learn more about the research projects being done in the Center for Suicide Prevention and Research.

CSPR Blog Posts

Read blog posts written by Center for Suicide Prevention and Research staff.

Meet Our Team

Learn more about director Jeff Bridge, PhD, and his team of principal investigators at the Center for Suicide Prevention and Research.

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Fontanella Lab

Under the direction of Cynthia Fontanella, PhD, the Fontanella Lab is interested in examining and improving quality of care for children and youth. Their primary goal is to understand the relationship between suicide and health service use.

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Fontanella Lab Staff

Learn more about principal investigator Cynthia Fontanella, PhD, and her dynamic team in the Fontanella Lab.