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Welcome to the website of the National Suicide Research Foundation Ireland.

The NSRF consists of a multi-disciplinary research team with contributions from a broad range of disciplines, including epidemiology, psychology, psychiatry and biostatistics. The Foundation has been recognised by the Department of Health and Children as an official research unit to contribute to the prevention of suicidal behavior in Ireland. The NSRF has been recognised as the centre of excellence and the Irish focal point for information regarding suicide and its prevention by the WHO-World Health Organisation. The work of the NSRF is funded by the National Office for Suicide Prevention, the European Commission’s Seventh Framework Programme (3 Projects) and the European Agency for Health and Consumers (2 Projects). ESB ElectricAid has generously provided an equipment grant. The NSRF is greatly indebted to the many individuals who fundraise and those who donate monies to support its work.

Aims of the NSRF

The aims of the National Suicide Research Foundation are:

  1. To produce a nationally and internationally recognised body of reliable knowledge from a multidisciplinary perspective on the risk and protective factors associated with suicidal behaviour.

  2. To provide a solid evidence base for policy development and intervention in the prevention of suicide and the management of patients presenting with deliberate self harm.

Latest News

  • Brand new Facebook page!

    • Available at facebook.com/NationalSuicideResearchFoundation this up-to-date page will let you know of all the current happenings here at the NSRF.

  • Most suicides linked to drink problems

    • TWO-thirds of people who died by suicide in Cork City and county over a 30-month period had shown signs of problem drinking, a study has shown. Read More:

  • Suicide body calls for drink awareness

    • NATIONAL suicide research body has called on people to drink responsibly over the festive period. Read More:

  • Role of drink in self-harming revealed

    • ONE in six boys aged 10 to 14 had been drinking alcohol when they self-harmed, figures revealed. Read more:

  • Talking about depression

    • Talking about depression

  • December Research Bulletin

    • December's Issue of the NSRF's Research Bulletin: December 2011 Research Bulletin

  • NSRF briefing on Drugs used in Intentional overdoses in Ireland

    • Drugs used in intentional overdoses in Ireland - In connection with a Conference on: “Benzodiazepines – An Integrated Response”
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