Rory O'Connor

Rory O'Connor is a professor of psychology at the University of Glasgow and heads the Suicidal Behavior Research Laboratory.

With over 20 years of academic experience in suicide research, he is also the president of the International Association for Suicide Prevention.

O'Connor's work combines rigorous scientific inquiry with a compassionate approach, making complex topics accessible to a general audience.

His personal experiences, including losing friends to suicide, inform his work and writing style.

O'Connor is known for developing the Integrated Motivational-Volitional (IMV) model of suicidal behavior, which provides a framework for understanding and preventing suicide.

His expertise and dedication to suicide prevention have made him a respected voice in the field.