Institution: University of Queensland, Australia. Supervisory team: Associate Professor James Scott, Dr Melissa Connell. Position: PhD Candidate. Current research: I am interested in improving identification of implicit and explicit warning signs of self-harm in young people. My PhD, in particular, investigates the association between psychotic-like experiences and self-harm in young people, and the mechanisms underlying… Continue reading Emily Hielscher
By Joeri Vandewalle It is clear that nurses play a crucial and advantaged role in suicide prevention and in promoting the recovery of patients who experience suicidal ideation. Nurses make up a large proportion of multidisciplinary teams and have 24-hour contact with patients. Moreover, nursing has always been thought to be synonymous with providing care,… Continue reading A nurse perspective on interacting with patients who experience suicidal ideation
By Sophia Fedorowicz As a first year PhD student I wanted my inaugural blog post to outline the area I am interested in and how I came to be here, I am a product of my experiences after all. My first love is psychology. My undergraduate degree was BSc Psychology Single Honours and so psychological… Continue reading Suicide risk assessments, experts by experience and me
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