Describing the epidemiology of suicide, suicidal ideation, and suicidal behavior in different populations and different periods across the lifespan

Understanding how adverse events during in-utero and perinatal periods (e.g., exposure to infection, obstetric complications) increase risk of suicide over the lifespan

Investigating the role of emotional dysregulation during childhood (e.g., irritability, impulsive-aggression) in the pathway to suicidal behavior

Understanding which patterns of cannabis use during adolescence can increase the risk of suicidal behavior, depressive symptoms, and related problems later in life

Investigating the association between cognitive skills and language development during childhood and later risk of suicidal ideation and attempt

Investigating depression heterogeneity using genome-wide association studies and associations with suicide-related outcomes

Understanding how genetic vulnerability to mental disorders and the environment interact to influence the risk of suicidal behavior

Studying the efficacy and acceptability of psychosocial interventions to reduce the risk of suicidal behavior using meta-analytical techniques

Investigating how physical health and comorbid physical-mental health conditions in childhood are associated with later risk of suicidal behaviour and mortality