Workshop & Conference Berlin 2012: Suicidal Behavior of Immigrants and their Descendants in Europe
Western Europe is increasingly becoming multi-cultural. Immigrants of many ethnic minority groups in Europe are more vulnerable to demonstrate suicidal behavior than native populations. Considering the increase of cultural diversity in Europe's population, and with immigrant status conferring a risk of suicide, Diana van Bergen and Amanda Heredia-Montesinos organized a two-day conference on the topic "Suicidal Behavior of immigrants and their descendants in Europe". The event was funded by the Deutsche Forsschungs Gemeinschaft, and featured presentations by 16 renowned European researchers with expertise and track record in this field of interest. It was held at the St. Hedwig Clinic, Charite University in Berlin, 25th and 26th of January 2012 (program).
The topics discussed by presenters were the following
- Rates and risk factors of suicidal behavior in immigrants and their descendants in Europe (e.g. of Turkish, South Asian and Moroccan immigrants and their children in Germany, The Netherlands, the UK, Switzerland)
- Comparisons of rates and risk factors of immigrants with their countries of origin
- Comparison of meaning and communication of suicidality in diverse populations
- Suicidal behavior of female immigrants: Intersections of gender and culture
- The role of acculturation and migration to suicidality
- The role of religion and spirituality to suicidal behavior
- Suicidal behavior among refugees
- Suicide prevention, treatment and cultural competence
List of presenters
- Professor Heidi Hjelmeland, Dept of Social Work, University of Science & Technology, Trondheim
Suicidal behavior as communication in a cultural context
The cultural perspective in suicide research and prevention - Professor Dinesh Bhugra, Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College, London
- Professor Ali Tarik Yilmaz, University of Istanbul & University of Basel
Suicide attempts in Turkish immigrants - Dr. Erminia Colucci, Centre for International Mental Health, University of Melbourne
Violence against women and suicide
Spirituality/religion and suicide - Dr. Martin Voracek, Dept. of Psychological Research Methods, University of Vienna
Consistency of immigrant and country-of-birth suicide rates: A meta analysis - Dr. Nikki van Leeuwen, Dept. Of Clinical Psychology, University de Toulouse -Le Mirail
Acculturation and Suicidal Ideation in Immigrant youth in France - Dr. Jayne Cooper, Institute for Suicide Prevention, University of Manchester
Ethnic differences in self-harm, rates, characteristics, service provision and repetition: a three-city cohort study in the UK - Dr. Nasir Warfa, Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, Queen Mary University, London
Risk factors for Suicide and Common Mental Health Problems among Refugees - Dr. Marion Aichberger, Charité – Department of Psychiatry, University, Berlin
- Irene Burger, Municipal Health Services, The Hague
Suicidal Behavior in Four Ethnic Groups in The Hague (The Netherlands) - Bo Edjesgaard Andersen, researcher, Centre for Suicide Research, Odense
Immigrants in Denmark and suicidal behavior: Methodological experiences and the role of researching religion - Dr. Nusrat Husain, School of Medicine, University of Manchester
Self Harm in South Asians from Epidemiology to Intervention - Dr. Latha Nrugham, National Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention, University of Oslo
- Dr. Meryam Schouler-Ocak, Dept. of Psychiatry, Charité - University, Berlin
- Dr. Diana van Bergen, Dept. of Theory and Research in Education, VU University Amsterdam
Suicidal Behavior of Young Immigrant Women in The Netherlands - Amanda Heredia-Montesinos, Department of Psychiatry, Charité – University, Berlin
Suicidal Behavior among Immigrants and their Descendants in Europe
Pictures (with thanks to Martin Voracek)
