Ann John

Professor Ann John, OBE is Clinical Professor of Public Health and Psychiatry at Swansea University, Director of the National Centre for Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm Research, Principal Investigator of DATAMIND, the Health Data Research Hub for Mental Health, and Vice President of the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). An internationally recognised expert in suicide and self-harm epidemiology, her research uses large-scale population-level and linked routine data to understand patterns of mental health difficulties, self-harm and suicide risk, particularly among children and young people. Her work explores how social, clinical and digital environments influence mental health and identifies opportunities for early intervention and prevention. Ann works closely with researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers and organisations to translate evidence into practical approaches that strengthen mental health support and improve outcomes for young people and b