Suicide Prevention and Risk Behaviors Lab

Led by Dr. Amy Brausch, the Suicide Prevention and Risk Behaviors Lab at Western Kentucky University is broadly focused on youth suicide prevention. More specifically, we study the development of risk and protective factors for suicide in the adolescent and emerging adult age groups, including the overlap of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicide. Our lab also studies related risk factors for self-harm behavior in these age groups, including eating disorder behaviors, sleep quality, and substance use. Our website provides information on current projects, recent publications and presentations, and current members. Thanks for visiting our website!