International Conference on Eating Disorders

ICED 2019


Keynote Address

Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 9:00AM

Why People Die by Suicide

DSC_Joiner__1_.jpgIn his new theory of suicidal behaviour, Thomas Joiner, PhD proposes three factors that mark those most at risk for suicide: the feeling of being a burden on loved ones; the sense of isolation; and, perhaps chillingly, the learned ability to hurt oneself. He tests the theory against diverse facts taken from clinical anecdotes, history, literature, popular culture, anthropology, epidemiology, genetics, and neurobiology - - facts about suicide rates among men and women; white and African-American men; individuals with anorexia, athletes, sex workers, and physicians; members of cults, sports fans, and citizens of nations in crisis.


Learning Objectives:

  • To review basic facts about the epidemiology and risk factors for death by suicide
  • To learn about a new theory of suicidal behavior
  • To learn about anecdotal, clinical, and scientific evidence that evaluates this new theory
  • To learn about approaches to suicide risk assessment
  • To learn about developments in the treatment of suicidal behavior
  • To  learn about developments in suicide prevention
  • To understand the experience of people who are bereaved by suicide

Scientific Program Committee


Ross CrosbyRoss Crosby, PhD, FAED
Co-Chair
rcrosby@nrifargo.com


Kelsie ForbushKelsie Forbush, PhD
Co-Chair
kforbush@ku.edu


Erin AccursoErin Accurso, PhD


Karina AllenKarina Allen, PhD, MPsych


Sue ByrneSue Byrne, DPhil, MPsych/PhD


Jason LavenderJason Lavender, PhD


Sarah RacineSarah Racine, PhD


Marci GluckMarci Gluck, PhD, FAED


Kelly BhatnagarKelly Bhatnagar, PhD


Judy KrasnaJudy Krasna


Unna DannerUnna Danner, PhD 


Jennifer WildesJennifer Wildes, PhD, FAED

Board Liaison

Jennifer J ThomasJennifer J. Thomas, PhD, FAED

Staff Liaison

Dawn GannonDawn Gannon, MBA, CAE