Suicidal Ideation
Research distinguishes between different forms of suicidal thinking, including passive and active ideation. We study how these concepts are defined and what they may mean for recognition and support.
The Science Behind Prevention
Good intentions save few lives. Good science saves more.
Know One exists to bridge the gap between suicide prevention research and everyday life.
Our goal is to translate complex scientific knowledge into practical tools that help people recognize hidden suffering, strengthen authentic connection, and intervene earlier.
Why We Start With Research
Suicide is one of the most complex challenges in public health.
There is no single cause.
There is no single warning sign.
There is no single solution.
Meaningful prevention requires understanding psychology, neuroscience, relationships, addiction, trauma, social connection, and human behavior.
That is why every framework, article, and educational resource developed by Know One begins with research rather than assumptions.
What We Are Studying
Authentic Human Connection
Meaningful relationships may involve being known, not just being around others. We examine how depth of connection appears in prevention research and everyday life.
Hidden Suffering
Distress can remain private while someone continues to work, socialize, and appear well. We study why suffering is sometimes invisible until a crisis develops.
Recovery
Life after suicidal thoughts, a crisis, or an attempt can involve its own challenges. We review what research and lived experience suggest about support during recovery.
Protective Factors
Research identifies factors that may be associated with lower suicide risk or greater resilience. We treat these as part of a broader picture, not as guarantees.
Entrapment
Some models describe entrapment as a sense of being stuck without acceptable options. We study how this concept is used in research and what it may mean for prevention.
Belonging
Feeling understood and included may matter for mental health and suicide risk. We review how belonging appears across prevention research.
Shame
Shame may affect whether someone speaks openly about distress or accepts help. We examine how shame is discussed in research on suicidal thinking.
Substance Use
Alcohol and other substances may affect judgment, impulsivity, and distress. We review how substance use is discussed in relation to suicide risk without oversimplifying individual experience.
How We Evaluate Research
Read
Review peer-reviewed research and established clinical models.
Compare
Look for findings supported across multiple studies.
Translate
Convert scientific knowledge into practical guidance.
Review
Seek feedback from clinicians and people with lived experience before publishing.
Scientific Integrity
Science evolves.
Know One expects our understanding to evolve as well.
When better evidence becomes available, our educational materials and frameworks will evolve with it.
Changing our recommendations because the evidence changes is a strength, not a weakness.
Research Topics
Interpersonal Theory of Suicide
Research summary coming soon.
Integrated Motivational Volitional Model
Research summary coming soon.
Three Step Theory
Research summary coming soon.
Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS)
Research summary coming soon.
Safety Planning
Research summary coming soon.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Research summary coming soon.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention
Research summary coming soon.
Protective Factors
Research summary coming soon.
Means Safety
Research summary coming soon.
Recovery
Research summary coming soon.
Understanding Comes Before Prevention.
Every resource created by Know One begins with one question: "What does the best available evidence actually tell us?" That commitment will guide everything we publish.