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Our Research

Since our foundation in 2003, 3Ts has supported innovative research in the fields of suicide & suicide prevention.  We've identified, funded and participated in key research projects to help fill knowledge gaps. We hope that our research can help inform future suicide prevention policies and ultimately help prevent future deaths by suicide. 

Accessing Help for Self-Harm and Suicidal Behaviour in the Emergency Department - a two-phase study

Phase 1 of this research, published in 2020, studied the experience of service-users themselves and revealed the need for a back to basics approach to patient care.  The research is funded by 3Ts and the Irish Research Council (New Foundations Grant) and was conducted by a team at Trinity College Dublin School of Nursing and Midwifery.  

Latest Research Findings: Phase 2 - the experience of family members & companions

Published in 2025, Phase 2 of our research studied the experiences of family members and companions of those attending the emergency department with suicidal behaviours or self-harm.

Accessing help for self-harm & suicidal behaviour in the Emergency Dept
Accessing Help for Self Harm & Suicidal Behaviours in the Emergency Dept Phase 1 - Service User Experience

Click here to access Phase 1 Report, learn key findings & recommendations or to find out more about participating in Phase 2 Study (families & companions).

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Experiences & Support Needs of Family/Supporting Adults who Accompany Someone who Presents to the Emergency Department with Self-Harm, Suicide-Related Ideation, & Suicide Attempt.

Phase 2 reseached experiences & support needs of accompanying family members & companions. Read the full report and find out more here.

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