suicidology

American  

[soo-uh-sahy-dol-uh-jee] / ˌsu ə saɪˈdɒl ə dʒi /

noun

1. the study of the causes and prevention of suicide.

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Other Word Forms

• suicidologist noun

Etymology

Origin of suicidology

First recorded in 1925–30; suicide + -o- + -logy

Example Sentences

Yet the American Association of Suicidology specifically suggests that any reporting on suicide or suicide attempts not include the method or location.

From Seattle Times

“Historically, we see a decrease in suicide deaths in the early part of a disaster or a catastrophe and then an increase,” said Jonathan Singer, president of the American Association of Suicidology.

From Washington Post

For people living in the same household, Jonathan Singer, president of the American Association of Suicidology, suggested spending more time around whomever you may be concerned about.

From Washington Post

“At that age, you’re looking for your place in the world, searching for your identity,” said Jonathan Singer, a suicide researcher and president of the American Association of Suicidology.

From Washington Post

Waseda University professor Michiko Ueda, who studies suicidology and suicide prevention, said that the cause of the rise in female suicides this year is not yet clear but that economic factors are likely to have played a role.

From Washington Post