About Us
The National Suicide Research Foundation is an independent, multi-disciplinary research unit that investigates the causes of suicide and self-harm in Ireland. We are a registered charity (CHY11351) based in University College Cork, Ireland.
WHO Collaborating Centre
In December 2015, the National Suicide Research Foundation was designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Surveillance and Research in Suicide Prevention.
Self-Harm Registry
What is the Registry? The National Self-Harm Registry Ireland is a system that records and reports information about self-harm presentations to hospital Emergency Departments across the country. The Registry was established in 2000 by the National Suicide Research Foundation at
Finding Help
The NSRF is not a service-provider. If you are seeking help for yourself or someone else, there are a number of excellent resources available.
Press Releases
We routinely circulate press releases to the media to highlight noteworthy publications, achievements or events.
Research Blog
- Dr Mallorie LeducBy Niall McTernanDecember 13, 2023Mallorie joined the National Suicide Research Foundation as a Senior Researcher on the Horizon 2020 [continue reading]
- Dr Madhav BhargavBy Niall McTernanDecember 11, 2023Dr Madhav Bhargav is a postdoctoral researcher at National Suicide Research Foundation and School [continue reading]
- Úna O’CallaghanBy Niall McTernanDecember 11, 2023Úna joined the NSRF in September 2023 as Financial Controller. Úna has worked in finance for [continue reading]
Registration now open for this event happening on the 20th May 🙌
We have some fantastic speakers lined up to talk about #PPI and #livedexperience in mental health research.
Register and more info here: https://shorturl.at/bKMV8
Co-organised with @NSRFIreland
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