Dr. Madelyn Gould

Biography

Madelyn Gould is a leading researcher in the field of youth psychiatric epidemiology and suicide prevention, having dedicated over four decades to this critical area of study. As the Irving Philips Professor of Epidemiology (in Psychiatry) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, she has been the Principal Investigator and co-Investigator on 25 federally funded grants from institutions such as the National Institute of Health and the Centers for Disease Control. Dr. Gould's research has significantly influenced national and international suicide prevention strategies, including her involvement in initiatives developed under the Surgeon General's Working Group. She has contributed extensively to the understanding of suicide contagion, screening and assessment of suicidal risk, and crisis interventions, with her work published in prestigious journals including the New England Journal of Medicine and The Lancet. Throughout her career, Dr. Gould has been committed to applying her research to promote policies that improve mental health services and reduce youth suicide risk. Her leadership in evaluating the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has been pivotal in shaping public health responses to crisis situations involving suicidal individuals. Recognized with numerous accolades such as the Shneidman Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Dr. Gould continues to play a vital role in advancing knowledge and intervention strategies in the field of suicide prevention.

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