Culture and Suicidal Behaviour

Although the initial aim is to establish a network of interested people, we hope in time to be able to develop projects on specific sub-themes (e.g. suicide prevention strategies in different cultural settings; spirituality/religion; human/women rights; gender issues including gender-based violence and domestic/family violence; suicidal behaviour in low income countries; arts and culture; culturally sensitive/appropriate research methods) based on the interest of members.

More specifically, the SIG will have the following goals:

1. Share resources and information relevant to the topic of culture and suicidal behaviour (including publications and funding opportunities);
2. Discuss ideas and provide suggestions around culturally sensitive suicide research and prevention activities;
3. Increase awareness and advocate for a greater consideration of culture in the understanding of suicidal behaviour and the development of suicide prevention strategies;
4. Represent a point of reference for individuals and organizations seeking expertise on the SIG theme and sub-themes;
5. In the long term, the SIG will seek financial support to initiate and carry out specific research and prevention projects and organize themed meetings/conferences/workshops.