Research Areas

Research

The Papageno Effect

About the protective potentials of specific prevention stories.

When Papageno fears that he has lost his love, Papagena, he prepares to kill himself. But three boys save him by reminding him of his alternatives to dying.

Media reporting done right saves lives!
Thomas Niederkrotenthaler

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Werther Effect

Research on harmful effects of media portrayals about suicide.

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Suicide Epidemiology

Researching prevalence of suicidal behaviors, risk & resilience factors in the population.

Suicide prevention requires valid data on suicide mortality and suicide attempts in order to identify risk groups and develop appropriate interventions.

Several projects of the Werkstaette focus on ongoing surveillance of suicide in Austria, during the COVID-19 emergency and beyond.

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Means Restriction

Preventing specific suicide methods.

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Assisted Suicide

Covering the recent legalization of assisted suicide in Austria.

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Mental Health Promotion

Researching mental public health including mental health stigma.

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Terrorism

A crucial yet under-researched public health problem.