Serene Tianyou Qiu

My research investigates the phenomenology of suicide and the progression from suicidal thoughts to suicidal acts. My project aims to describe the affective, behavioural, and cognitive experiences of different stages of suicidality and their pathways and trajectories. I am particularly interested in how people proceed from thinking about suicide to acting upon their thoughts. Drawing on psychology, philosophy, and neurocognitive science, my research explores various putative mechanisms underlying the transition from suicidal ideation to act, such as death construal, meaning making, and decision making styles. Ultimately, my research aims to improve how we understand and help people at risk for suicide.