MCW Division of Suicide Research and Healing Research
- Data to understand the burden of suicide in Wisconsin, e.g., number of suicides in a year, demographics of those who die by suicide, areas of the state where suicide deaths occur, health equity and disparities surrounding suicide, and comorbidities associated with suicide
- The complex factors that may contribute to suicide
- Evaluation of evidence-based suicide prevention programs
- Need and effectiveness of support programs for suicide-loss survivors
- Best ways to support local communities in suicide prevention efforts
We seek to advance the science of suicide and suicide prevention through novel discovery.
Seeking Peer Outreach
Community Readiness Assessment
This community readiness assessment was conducted in 2023 and aimed to answer the question, “What is our community’s level of readiness to tackle suicide prevention as a health priority?” Twenty-six interviews were conducted with individuals from across Milwaukee County, and across a number of stakeholder groups, from individuals with lived experience to first responders to educators.
Our findings present an opportunity for agencies engaging in suicide prevention to plan future activities focusing on building awareness around suicide as a health issue affecting Milwaukee County residents, and reminding community members that suicide prevention is everyone’s business.
Thank you to all of the individuals who offered their time and insights to make this assessment possible.
Suicide Review
Dr. Kohlbeck's Publications
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Art on the skin, lifesaving within: Exploring the role of tattoo artists in suicide prevention.
(Kohlbeck SA, Kant JM, Glassford R, Monroe T.) J Community Psychol. 2024 Aug;52(6):762-773 PMID: 38949264 07/01/2024
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(Kohlbeck SA, Schramm AT, Monroe T, Kant J, McLeod E, deRoon-Cassini TA, Hargarten SW.) Suicide Life Threat Behav. 2024 Aug;54(4):775-784 PMID: 38700425 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85192173194 05/03/2024
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Suicide Data in Trauma Centers: Implications of Imprecision.
(Cronn SE, Kant JM, Brandolino A, Kohlbeck S, deRoon-Cassini T, Emerson N, Schramm A.) J Trauma Nurs. 2023 Sep-Oct 01;30(5):255-260 PMID: 37702726 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85171119677 09/13/2023
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Trends in Adult Suicide Rates in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 2002 through 2020.
(Schramm AT, Kant J, Tomas CW, Holliman AR, Khan H, Kendrick VT, Cronn S, deRoon-Cassini TA, Kohlbeck SA.) WMJ. 2023 Sep;122(4):268-271 PMID: 37768767 09/28/2023
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(Hernandez-Meier J, Xu Z, Kohlbeck SA, Levas M, Shepherd J, Hargarten S.) Emerg Med J. 2023 Sep;40(9):653-659 PMID: 37611955 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85168624284 08/24/2023
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(Schramm AT, Libby Schroeder ME, Brandolino AM, Kant JM, Kohlbeck SA, Bergner C, Milia DJ, deRoon-Cassini TA.) Surgery. 2023 Mar;173(3):799-803 PMID: 36357230 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85142720802 11/11/2022
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I've given up: Biopsychosocial factors preceding farmer suicide in Wisconsin.
(Kohlbeck SA, Quinn K, deRoon-Cassini T, Hargarten S, Nelson D, Cassidy L.) Am J Orthopsychiatry. 2023;93(2):131-143 PMID: 36548072 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85147009637 12/23/2022
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Assessing the Healthcare Utilization of Youth Who Died by Suicide: A Case-Control Study.
(Kohlbeck S, Armanious M, Pickett M.) Arch Suicide Res. 2023;27(1):80-88 PMID: 34416132 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85113761189 08/21/2021
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Intersectionality in pandemic youth suicide attempt trends.
(McCoy K, Kohlbeck S.) Suicide Life Threat Behav. 2022 Oct;52(5):983-993 PMID: 35735265 PMCID: PMC9350266 06/24/2022
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Farmer Suicide in Wisconsin: A Qualitative Analysis.
(Kohlbeck S, Schramm A, deRoon-Cassini T, Hargarten S, Quinn K.) J Rural Health. 2022 Jun;38(3):546-553 PMID: 34506638 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85114593519 09/11/2021
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(Kohlbeck S, Levas M, Hernandez-Meier J, Hargarten S.) Inj Prev. 2022 Feb;28(1):49-53 PMID: 33963057 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85105879776 05/09/2021
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(Nguyen P, Kohlbeck SA, Levas M, Hernandez-Meier J.) BMJ Open. 2022 Jan 06;12(1):e052344 PMID: 34992109 PMCID: PMC8739060 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85122947943 01/08/2022
Contact the Division of Suicide Research and Healing
We would love to chat with you about any of our research or programming! Contact us using the information below.
Sara Kohlbeck, PhD, MPH
Director
(414) 955-7667
Tricia Monroe, MEd, CHES
Postvention Program Manager
Jacey Kant, BS
Research Program Coordinator