Media & Resources

Youth Suicide Prevention Webinars

Suicide Prevention and Hope

with Pamela Morris-Perez

In this conversation, Kate and Pamela discuss:

Poignant reflections on being a suicide loss survivor from a parent who is grieving the loss of her child—a topic so rarely discussed

Why we say “died by suicide”

How we can prevent teen suicide—including what signs to look for, what to ask, and next steps to take when you’re concerned

I Don’t Want Another Family to Lose a Child the Way We Did

The New York Times

The thought of suicide is terrifying, but we have to make talking about it a part of everyday life.

Student Reflection on Morris-Perez Talk

“The Scarlet Letter S”

A student reflection on a lecture by Dr. Pamela Morris-Perez emphasizing compassion, dignity, and hope in addressing teen suicide, captured through the message “always and forever, for Frankie.”

Credit: duke.ccfp

Research Spotlights

Liminality Newseletter

Gallery

Society for Research in Child Development (2025)

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Featured Publications

Morris-Perez, P. (2021, March 25). I Don’t Want Another Family to Lose a Child the Way We Did. New York Times Op-Ed.

Morris-Perez, P., & Salerno, A. (2021, June 22). Conversations with Dr. Tony: Reimagining Youth Suicide Prevention featuring Dr. Pamela Morris. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBdi3Lg-IMQ

Morris-Perez, P. (2024, October 8). Suicide Prevention 101: Offering Hope for Parents and Teens. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsktE0f84cI

Morris-Perez, P., & Bowler, K. (2024, April 30). Pamela Morris-Perez:Suicide prevention and hope. Kate Bowler. https://katebowler.com/podcasts/suicide-prevention-and-hope/

Morris-Perez, P., Abenavoli, R., Benzekri, A., Rosenbach-Jordan, S., and Boccieri, G.R. (2023), Preventing adolescent suicide: Recommendations for policymakers, practitioners, program developers, and researchers. Social Policy Report, 36: 1-32. https://doi.org/10.1002/sop2.30