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Personalised approach to risk: learning event 3

An illustration of a lightbulb with a question mark inside.The integrated motivational–volitional model of suicidal behaviour

11 February 2025

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Recording of the session

The Integrated Motivational–Volitional (IMV) Model of suicidal behaviour

Professor Rory O’Connor overviews how we can better understand suicidal behaviour via the IMV Model, groundbreaking programmes on safety plans and the provision of psychological support for people experiencing psychological distress.

Dr Seonaid Cleare overviews important and urgently needed research using the IMV Model to explore the complex relationship between suicide risk and ADHD.

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Speaker resources

  • Suicidal Behaviour Research Laboratory
    The Suicidal Behaviour Research Laboratory, led by Professor Rory O’Connor at the University of Glasgow, provides information on the IMV model and other research being conducted. The website also provides some tools and resources that may be useful when working with people who are suicidal and/or in distress.

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