Yeates Conwell

Dr. Yeates Conwell is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center, with a 35-year career focused on suicide and depression in later life. He has held leadership roles including Vice Chair of the Psychiatry Department, Director of the Geriatric Psychiatry Program, and founding Co-Director of the Center for the Study and Prevention of Suicide. His work bridges clinical research, public health policy, and cross-cultural mental health studies, particularly in China and Italy.

• Specializes in suicide risk factors among aging populations
• Develops preventive interventions for community healthcare settings
• Active in NIH review panels and global suicide prevention consultation

Research Keywords: Geriatric Psychiatry, Suicide Prevention, Mental Health in Aging, Cross-Cultural Studies, Dementia Care, Depression Screening

His recent publications emphasize data-driven approaches to depression screening (PHQ-9), suicide risk assessment in dementia patients, and social determinants of mental health outcomes in elderly populations across telemedicine, home healthcare, and long-term care facilities.

• 2022 Morselli Medal (Lifetime Contributions to Suicidology)
• 2019-2020 QuiShi Chair at Zhejiang University
• 2017-2022 Mentoring Awards at University of Rochester