We are delighted to present our Annual Report 2024, highlighting our outputs, achievements and activities for the year.
In 2024, the NSRF was involved in a total of 34 projects in the area of suicide, self-harm and mental health, and a summary of each project is included in our report.
NSRF staff members contributed to 23 peer-review articles, eight reports and presented more than 52 lectures at local, national and international seminars and conferences, including the European Symposium on Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour in Rome. We were also represented on several advisory and steering groups at national and international level.
Notable events hosted by the NSRF in 2024 included:
- The World Mental Health Day Seminar held on October 10th, at which the Dr Michael J Kelleher Memorial Lecture was delivered by Professor Alexandra Pitman, University College London.
- The 4th Suicide and Self-Harm Research Workshop, organised by the C-SSHRI Network.
- The Global Leadership Exchange Comprehensive Community Suicide Prevention Match, which we co-hosted with the HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention, the Department of Health Ireland, the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
Two 2024 highlights were:
- The continued development of our Lived Experience Panel, whose members now contribute to all aspects of our research and practice.
- Developing, through extensive consultation with staff, governance groups and stakeholders, our new Strategic Plan, Leading Research Shaping Change 2025-2030. The Strategic Plan, launched in February 2025, will guide us on our vision over the coming years.
This report is a reflection of the dedication from every member of our team. We would like to say a big thank you to our team, and in particular to Niall and Sofia for compiling the content of the report.
