Matthew K. Nock, Ph.D.
Edgar Pierce Professor of Psychology, and Director, Nock Lab, Harvard University
Recent Advances in the Understanding, Prediction, and Prevention of Suicidal Behavior
Suicide is a devastating and perplexing behavior and continues to be the second leading cause of death among those ages 15-34 years old. Fortunately, recent research has made significant advances in our understanding of suicide and our ability to predict and prevent it. This presentation will review what is currently known about why people try to kill themselves, how to identify those at risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and what treatments are most effective at preventing these concerning outcomes.
Upcoming Events
Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose (Event 1 of 2)
Jennifer Breheny Wallace
Award-winning journalist and bestselling author
Robert Waldinger, MD
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, co-director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, and co-founder of the Lifespan Research Foundation
ON ZOOM
Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose (Event 2 of 2)
Jennifer Breheny Wallace
Award-winning journalist and bestselling author
Kelly Corrigan
NYT bestselling author and host of PBS' Tell Me More and the podcast Kelly Corrigan Wonders
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Lucky by Design: The Hidden Economics You Need to Get More of What You Want
Judd Kessler, Ph.D.
Howard Marks Endowed Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School
Corinne Low, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
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