Jason Chen, PhD

Congrats to all the early career award winners! @iasr-suicide.bsky.social #Science2StopSuicide

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When you forget to take a photo with your poster…

Venn diagram of overlapping factors contributing to culture such as identities, social structures, practices, and beliefs.

Really love this figure from Dr. Clarke describing the complexity of culture! @iasr-suicide.bsky.social

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When you discover your poster is two down from a friend’s…

Excited to learn and present at the 2025 @iasr-suicide.bsky.social research summit! Nothing powers science like t-shirts!

There may be many frightening things this season, but talking about suicide doesn't have to be one of them. 💙👻

Having a #RealConvo and asking someone directly if they are thinking about suicide will not make them suicidal and can actually help.

Visit afsp.org/realconvo

A Looming Trade-Off: What is at Stake with AHRQ's "Gold Standard" Focus? | AcademyHealth

AHRQ’s new strategy “runs counter to decades of progress in patient-centered care and implementation science”, says @aaronecarroll.bsky.social. Elizabeth Cope, our Chief Programs & Science Officer, unpacks what this could mean for the future of health services research: buff.ly/DZ9dnZ2

Supporting Community Engagement for Veterans After Psychiatric Hospitalization: Perspectives From Clinical, Personal, and Community Supporters - Community Mental Health Journal Recently psychiatrically hospitalized Veterans are at elevated risk for suicide soon after discharge. Social connectedness is a robust protective factor against suicide; however, many Veterans have limited sources of social support and well-being. Promoting engagement in community activities may help increase social connectedness, but there is limited research on the barriers and facilitators experienced by mental health providers, community organizations, and Veterans’ loved ones to support such efforts. The current study collected qualitative data via interviews with 29 participants from these three groups in different regions of the United States. Interviews focused on participants’ experiences with organizational- and systems-level factors impacting current implementation of strategies for supporting Veteran engagement in community activities. Data were analyzed using templated summarization and matrix analysis. Participants generally valued community engagement for this high-risk population and identified barriers related to mental health challenges and lack of central coordination of activities. Mental health administrators and policy makers invested in increasing social connectedness among high-risk Veteran groups should consider leveraging existing community networks to address identified barriers to community engagement.

So happy to see our new paper out on integrating community and provider perspectives for supporting community engagement among Veterans after psychiatric hospitalization. #MentalHealthResearch #SuicidePrevention #Science

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Wishing everyone a supportive World Suicide Prevention Day! Sometimes the best way to start a conversation with someone you’re concerned about is to ask how they are and listen.

On #988day, we're joining @988lifeline.bsky.social in spreading awareness, reducing stigma, and make compassionate care accessible to anyone in need.

988 provides judgment-free support 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress, facing substance use challenges, or even loneliness.💙

211 can be a great resource! #SPM25 #MentalHealth

Live Webinar on September 9: Why Chronic Pain is So Common Among Neurodivergent Youth Register below for this webinar on the prevalence and causes of chronic pain among neurodivergent youth on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 1pm ET. Sign up and receive the free webinar replay link as well!

Register below for this #webinar on the prevalence and causes of chronic #pain among neurodivergent youth on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 10AM PT.

Sign up and receive the free webinar replay link as well! https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/austim-adhd-and-chronic-pain/

I keep wondering if they’ve ever seen or read Jurassic Park. #AcademicSky

Hoping these changes will help increase access to #MentalHealth services.

‪Less than 1 week away! Register free for the 2nd Annual CSRP Conference @ bit.ly/csrp-2nd-conf

Hear scientists, clinicians & community leaders sharing insights

📅 9/9/2025 | 9AM–2PM EST
🎤 @jimyongkim.bsky.social @peterjonghona.bsky.social @jeremydavis.bsky.social

So excited and honored for Dr. Elnahal to be launching #SPM25 this year! #MentalHealth

Here are our online support groups in September! If you care about someone who is struggling with their mental health, or if you're having a tough time with your own mental health, our welcoming and helpful groups are here for you. Visit amiquebec.org/support for details.

#MentalHealthSupport

Helpful resources for #SPM25

Imposter syndrome is the persistent feeling of self-doubt despite evident success.
It affects high-achievers across fields — especially in healthcare and academia.
Let’s unpack what it is and how to challenge it.
#ImposterSyndrome #MentalHealthAwareness

📢 Call for Proposals: SGIM Forum Editor-in-Chief or Co-Editors-in-Chief 📢

The Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) is seeking applications for the next Editor-in-Chief or Co-Editors-in-Chief of SGIM Forum! This is a unique opportunity to shape the voice of SGIM’s flagship newsletter.

NEXT Distro NEXT Distro is an online and mail-based harm reduction platform designed to reduce drug overdose death and drug-related health issues in rural and suburban communities across the United States.

Great resource for finding overdose prevention supplies!

nextdistro.org

The Cruelty of April: Suicide in Spring

A poignant reflection on seasonal changes in suicide rates and misconceptions.

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

When we won marriage equality at the Supreme Court in 2015, it was the culmination of decades of advocacy from the queer community.

Families across the country have built their lives around the landmark ruling that affirmed our freedom to marry — and we’ll defend that right no matter what.

This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 25 – August 3 The newly waxing Moon passes Mars low in the west, then Spica and Antares while growing more robust. At dawn, Jupiter heads toward Venus.

This week's sky at a glance, July 25- August 3. Very useful Sky & Telescope observing guide by Alan MacRobert. 🔭 🧪 skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-ne...

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Federal cuts narrow career pipeline for budding science researchers in Oregon The National Institutes of Health has eliminated grants for training programs that help young scientists from underrepresented communities get ahead in their careers. Advocates of these programs say t...

The National Institutes of Health has eliminated #grants for training programs that help young scientists from underrepresented communities get ahead in their careers. www.opb.org/article/2025... #Research

Today, the national LGBTQ+ youth suicide lifeline is officially discontinued.

988 is still here if you need mental health support. LGBTQ+ youth can also reach a trained counselor at @trevorproject.bsky.social Lifeline by calling 1-866-488-7386 or texting START to 678 678.

#AFSPadvocacy

Historically marginalized people deserve to feel safe, cared for, and uplifted –– not just in July, during Minority Mental Health Month, but all year.

We hope you join us this month and beyond, in the fight to stop suicide and raise awareness about mental health.