Research suggests that autistic people are at a higher risk of suicide than non-autistic people. Figures show that up to 66% of autistic adults had thought about suicide during their lifetime (compared to 20% of non-autistic adults), and up to 35% had planned or attempted suicide.
MAPSS is a school suicide prevention programme for Year 10 pupils that aims to reduce suicide risk and increase help-seeking among young people.
Pooja Saini’s research tackles stigma and develops innovative, collaborative approaches to suicide prevention for men, women, and young people.
By interrogating data from coroner, primary care and A&E records, health psychologist Dr Pooja Saini identified a recurring theme; a lack of support and services for people in suicidal crisis, particularly within community settings.
Find out how LJMU's research informed the design and implementation of new innovative services across the North West of England for the management of self-harm and suicide risk.
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