There
are many institutions focusing on developing a more comprehensive
understanding of the topic of suicide. We have highlighted
several noteworthy national and international institutions
working to help, maintain, and improve prevention and treatment
efforts.
The
following resources note the institution and the institution's
Web site address. As each Web site holds responsibility
for the timeliness of its information, check each site carefully
to determine when the Web site was last updated.
Electronic,
print, and multimedia resources are provided to help you to
find authoritative information on Research institutions with
a foundation in suicide and suicide prevention research. These
resources are available from such national organizations as
The National Institute of Mental Health as well as professional
organizations, not-for-profit organizations, and educational
institutions.
Internet
U.S.-based
Institution
Center
for the Study of Suicide and Life Threatening Behavior: University
of South Carolina
The
Center for the Study of Suicide and Life Threatening Behavior
based at the University of South Carolina is primarily focused
on disseminating, publishing, facilitating, consulting on,
and conducting research about suicide and life-threatening
behaviors. Additionally, the center edits the American
Association of Suicidology (AAS) journal, Suicide and
Life-Threatening Behavior .
The
Center for the Study of Suicide and Life Threatening Behavior
Web site can be accessed at the following Web address:
Australian
Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention (AISRAP): Griffith
University
Griffith
University established AISRAP in 1997 with financial and infrastructure
help from the Queensland Government, the private sector, and
Griffith University. The mission of AISRAP is to promote,
conduct, and support comprehensive programs of research activities
for the prevention of suicidal behaviors in Australia.
The
AISRAP Web site is available at the following Web address:
