From August 28-31, 2024, several members of the Saving Lives project attended the 20th European Symposium on Suicide and Suicidal Behavior (ESSSB20) in Rome, Italy. This conference brought together leading experts and researchers from across Europe, all sharing a common goal: advancing and addressing critical aspects of suicide research.
The symposium offered a wide range of topics, eveeything from the ethical implications of euthanasia in relation to suicide, innovative public health interventions, to the integration of National Suicide Prevention Strategies across different countries.
Overall, it highlighted the importance of multidisciplinary approaches in addressing suicide risk and prevention , stressing the need for collaboration between clinical practice, public health initiatives, and policy development.
The event provisded inspiring and thought-provoking days, leaving us with valuable insights to bring back to our own projects.
Rücklab - Psychiatry research at Karolinska Institutet 