About Us
The National Suicide Research Foundation is an independent, multi-disciplinary research unit that investigates the causes of suicide and self-harm in Ireland. We are a registered charity (CHY11351) based in University College Cork, Ireland.
WHO Collaborating Centre
In December 2015, the National Suicide Research Foundation was designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Surveillance and Research in Suicide Prevention.
Self-Harm Registry
What is the Registry? The National Self-Harm Registry Ireland is a system that records and reports information about self-harm presentations to hospital Emergency Departments across the country. The Registry was established in 2000 by the National Suicide Research Foundation at
Finding Help
The NSRF is not a service-provider. If you are seeking help for yourself or someone else, there are a number of excellent resources available.
Press Releases
We routinely circulate press releases to the media to highlight noteworthy publications, achievements or events.
Contact Us
Following national public health advice, NSRF staff are currently working from home. The best way to contact us is by email: infonsrf@ucc.ie
Research Blog
NSRF News Round Up; June to OctoberNovember 14, 2022Keep up to date with our latest news [continue reading]
World Suicide Prevention Day 2022September 15, 2022The NSRF and the School of Public Health, UCC hosted two interrelated Webinars yesterday to honour World Suicide Prevention Day 2022. [continue reading]
SHOAR: Improving care pathways and understanding of self-harm in older adultsJuly 25, 2022Read about one of our newest research projects - SHOAR. [continue reading]