Welcome to NCSR
Evidence to impact,
Powered by Lived Experience,
Driven by Hope.
The National Centre for Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm Research, led from Wales, works to improve understanding and prevention of suicide and self-harm across Wales, the UK and internationally.
We generate high-quality evidence and work closely with people with lived experience, services, and policymakers to ensure research leads to real-world change.
Suicide and self-harm in Wales
Each year in Wales around:
350
people die by suicide
16000
people attempt suicide
126000
people report suicidal thoughts
150000
people self-harm
Behind every number is a person, a family, and a community.
Our focus
We work to:
- Improve understanding of suicide and self-harm through robust research
- Ensure people with lived experience shape research and policy in meaningful, ethical ways
- Provide evidence to inform policy and frontline practice
- Support professionals and communities with practical prevention insights
- Build research capacity for the future
What we do
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