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Please note that seminar on "New Advancements in Suicide Prevention Research" by Prof Ad Kerkhof will now take place at the slightly later time of 1pm in room 130 Wolfson Building, Charterhouse Square, EC1M 6BQ, on October 8th 2014 Centre for Psychiatry 2014 Seminar Series 1-2pm, Room 130 Wolfson Building, Charterhouse Square Wednesday 8th October 2014 Prof. Ad Kerkhof Professor of Clinical Psychology, Psychopathology and Suicide Prevention at the Faculty of Psychology and Pedagogy at VU University Amsterdam. "New Advancements in Suicide Prevention Research". Suicide is one of the most important public health problems causing immense cost and suffering to individuals, to families as well as to societies. The prevention strategies have to be comprehensive and multidisciplinary and address the broader societal structures as well as the culturally specific needs of individuals. This presentation provides an overview about the forms of suicide prevention and the literature providing evidence about their efficacy and effectiveness. For further information on the seminars, or if you are interested in presenting your own work, please contact Neil Smith ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>)