Announcing our

Keynote Speakers and Sponsors!

Thomas Joiner, Ph.D., is one of America’s leading authorities on suicide prevention. His interpersonal theory of suicide, expressed in his landmark book Why People Die by Suicide, revolutionized the clinical understanding of suicide ideation and risk. As the Robert O. Lawton Professor of Psychology at Florida State University, he supervises the university’s Laboratory for the Study of the Psychology and Neurobiology of Mood Disorders, Suicide, and Related Conditions. He is also the current editor-in-chief of Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, the nation's leading scholarly journal on suicide prevention.

During his presentation at our event, Dr. Joiner will discuss three critical suicide risk factors, present a new theory of suicidal behavior, and review the latest developments in suicide prevention.

Also confirmed are Christina Dolan and Heidi Bode of Centura Health, who will lead a plenary session titled “Innovations in Suicide Care.” Under the guidance and leadership of our speakers, this Colorado-based organization embraced and implemented the framework of Zero Suicide to bring awareness and support around best practices in suicide care. They presented their innovative approach to suicide awareness and treatment in testimony before the United States Congress.

Highlights of this session will include the importance of collaboration within the organization, community, state and federal agencies, and the need for robust follow-up and wraparound services for best outcomes. Additional topics will include using data for quality improvement, stakeholder buy-in, and the importance of perseverance.  

This conference is brought to you by the following exhibitors...

TSPN Suicide Prevention Conference

September 25-26

Trevecca Community Church

Nashville, Tennessee

TSPN is confirming or has already arranged for several local authorities on mental health and suicide prevention to lead breakout sessions over the two days of our event. The conference will also include the presentation of this year’s Regional Suicide Prevention Awards and the statewide Madge and Ken Tullis, MD, Suicide Prevention Award.

All this programming is yours to enjoy for the low cost of $35 for Day 1, $50 for Day 2, or $75 for both. We are currently seeking sponsorships for this event, with financially accessible opportunities to promote your agency or company to our guests.

We look forward to seeing you in Nashville this September for two powerful days of testimony, research, networking, and inspiration. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities will go quickly, so make sure to make your purchases soon!