Turning Research into Action: Suicide Prevention Insights with Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman

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April 8, 2025 • 35 mins

Dan is joined by Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman, Senior Vice President of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Join in for part two of the discussion with Dr. Harkavy-Friedman. Dr. Harkavy-Friedman discusses her role as a translator of research into actionable insights for suicide prevention. She emphasizes the importance of a conceptual model in research applications and shares advice for early career researchers seeking grants. The discussion also covers the future of suicide prevention, the role of policy advocacy, and the complexities of psychosis and its relationship to suicide.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health through public education and community programs, develops suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by suicide.

AFSP is the largest private funder of suicide prevention research, dedicated to understanding suicide and identifying evidence-informed strategies to help save lives. Researchers can explore its priority areas and grant application process by visiting afsp.org/research.

Learn more about AFSP in its latest Annual Report and join the conversation on suicide prevention by following AFSP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and