Pooja Saini

I am a Professor of Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention. My research is focused at an individual-level, community-level and whole systems approach on risk management and decision-making processes for individuals, professionals, and service providers within forensic, clinical and non-clinical settings. My main research interests are in suicide and self-harm prevention particularly in young people, Black and Asian Ethnic Minority Groups, reduction of health inequalities and coproduction. A key activity for me is public engagement and I aim to incorporate this in all aspects of my teaching and research.

I collaborate with NHS partners, key mental health charities (e.g., James’ Place Charity, Martin Gallier Project, Alfie’s Squad, Hub of Hope, PAPYRUS, Samaritans), and Public Health Departments. I am a member of a national and regional Suicide Prevention Operational Groups. I am a member of the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), Co-Chair of the ‘Suicide Prevention in Primary Care’ Special Interest Group (SIG) with global colleagues.