Chancellor Kent Syverud | Syracuse University
Chancellor Kent Syverud | Syracuse University
Tuesday, September 10th, marks World Suicide Prevention Day. Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs professor Michiko Ueda-Ballmer is available for interviews to discuss suicide prevention. She is one of the authors on a new research series addressing this topic.
Professor Ueda-Ballmer states: “Suicide has traditionally been viewed as solely a mental health issue. However, it’s crucial to shift this narrative – social factors significantly influence an individual’s decision to contemplate suicide. These factors include poverty, addiction, discrimination, social isolation, and the impact of media."
She continues: "The findings from this six-paper Series in Lancet Public Health, developed by the world’s leading suicide prevention experts, emphasize the need to promote upstream measures that address these social determinants alongside clinical treatment for mental illness. The Series suggests potential interventions such as economic policies to reduce poverty and regulations on alcohol consumption and social media platforms.”
For interview scheduling with Professor Ueda-Ballmer, please contact Vanessa Marquette, media relations specialist, at vrmarque@syr.edu.
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