Sarah Brown

Sarah Brown is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Florida State University, where she leads the ASPIRE Lab (Advancing Suicide Prevention and Intervention through Research and Engagement). Her work investigates the neurophysiological, affective, and social mechanisms driving suicidal ideation and behaviors, with a focus on high-risk populations and real-world implementation of interventions.

• Email: sbrown@psy.fsu.edu
• Lab: ASPIRE Lab, B428

Research Interests

Dr. Brown employs a multi-method approach, combining virtual reality, neurophysiological monitoring, ecological momentary assessment, and clinical interviews to study:

• Temporal dynamics of suicide ideation and capability
• Modifiable mechanisms (e.g., rejection sensitivity, social pain)
• Enhanced suicide risk measurement techniques
• Development of targeted interventions for critical moments

Publication Trends

Her recent work spans 2025–2022 and emphasizes:

• Interpersonal theory of suicide
• Psychometric validation of clinical tools
• Sleep disturbance and suicide ideation
• Risk factors in sexual/gender minorities
• Neurophysiological and affective correlates
• Ecological momentary assessment methodologies