Suicide Risk and Prevention Research Laboratory

Much of Dr. Mitchell's work has utilized the interpersonal theory of suicide and an ideation-to-action framework.

 

New research initiatives within the SRPR laboratory will center around gaining novel insights and an in-depth understanding related to suicide risk among high-risk populations. Dr. Mitchell's work will also focus on the identification of risk factors specific to high-risk populations,  longitudinal designs, upstream suicide prevention efforts, and suicide risk interventions. This research aims to improve the prediction of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, suicide risk assessment, and the effectiveness of intervention and prevention efforts for high-risk populations.

 

Dr. Mitchell is especially interested in:

• Testing theories of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

• Assessment and disclosure of suicide risk factors and suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

• Translating suicide research into practical clinical tools.

• Training professionals in evidence-based suicide risk assessment and management.

• Upstream suicide prevention efforts.