International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)

This Task Force aims to bring together suicidologists with a clear interest in the genetic and neurobiological aspects of suicidal behaviour and to stimulate research in this domain. - Read more

Details neurobiological studies carried out by the McGill Group for Suicide Studies (MGSS) in molecular genetics, genomics and epigenetics, cellular neuroanatomy and Lipid metabolism. - Read more

Study concludes "familial clustering of suicide is primarily influenced by genetic and also shared environmental factors. The family history of suicide should be considered when assessing suicide risk in clinical settings or designing and administering preventive interventions." - Read more

Media release shares "a study of thousands of people with bipolar disorder suggests that genetic risk factors may influence the decision to attempt suicide." - Read more

Michele Solis, Ph.D, pens this article that questions what causes someone to take their life—traumatic life experiences, or faulty wiring? She suggests the answer may be both. - Read more

Subtitled, "The Possible Role of von Economo Neurons," this paper suggests that VEN may have a special role in emotion processing and self-evaluation, including negative self-appraisal. - Read more

Article by J. John Mann, M.D., reveals "there are many promising areas for future neurobiological research into reducing the diathesis for suicidal behavior." See Genetic and Familial Influences or references offered. - Read more

2011 paper reports specific endophenotypes may represent heritable markers for the identification of vulnerable patients and may be relevant targets for successful suicide prevention and treatments. See The endophenotypic approach or Conclusions. - Read more