About
Us
We are a research and knowledge mobilization laboratory at McGill University and the Douglas Mental Health University Institute that was founded by Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy in 2018.
The research aims to
(1) better understand the life trajectories leading to suicide
(2) develop and test the effectiveness of interventions for the entire population and the most vulnerable
The knowledge mobilisation component aims to
(1) inform about the results of our research
(2) raise awareness about suicide prevention
(3) provide training on the assessment and management of a person considering suicide
We are active in creating infographics, video clips, and non-scientific articles for mental health workers and a general audience.
Mission
To conduct research in the fields of epidemiology, psychology, and psychiatry with a focus on children, adolescents, young adults, the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and youth under youth protection
Develop, evaluate, and disseminate interventions at all levels of suicide prevention.
Train the next generation of researchers by providing advanced supervision to graduate students and research trainees.
Develop and disseminate knowledge mobilization tools to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention to the general population.
Collaborate with clinicians and people with lived experience in both research and knowledge dissemination.
Inform and develop training for psychology students and psychologists on the assessment and management of people considering suicide based on the best scientific knowledge.
Research areas
Longitudinal epidemiology
This axis uses longitudinal cohorts to better understand the emergence of suicide and to identify risk and protective factors.
Psychosocial interventions
This axis develops and evaluates the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for suicide prevention, targeting risk and protective factors and mental health promotion.
Issues of interestÂ
Suicide mortalityÂ
Emergency room visits and hospitalisations for suicide attemptsÂ
Suicidal ideationÂ
Self-harmÂ
Depression
Research Methods
Cohort studies
- Quebec Longitudinal of Children Development
- Quebec Longitudinal Study of Kindergarten Children
- Montreal Longitudinal and Experimental Study
- National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth
- Quebec Population Health Survey
- Canadian Community Health Survey
Medical Records
Geographic informationÂ
Polygenic risk scoresÂ
QuestionnairesÂ
Ecological momentary assessmentÂ
Clinical interviewsÂ
Randomised control trials
Case controlled studies
Funding received
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Fonds de recherche du Québec – Health
Fonds de recherche du Québec – Society and Culture
Fonds France Canada pour la Recherche
Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services
Observatory for Child Health and Education
The McGill University Office of the Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation
Ministère des Relations Internationales et de la Francophonie du Québec
Manuvie-Manulife