purpose.lab

The mission of the Positive Urban Research and Prevention of Suicide Experiences (PURPOSE) lab is to develop research materials and resources that aid in mitigating racial disparities in suicide and other adverse mental health outcomes among historically excluded and understudied populations.

 

The PURPOSE lab also aims to support the mental health needs of residents on Chicago’s South Side, with a particular focus on building relationships with Black communities surrounding the

University of Chicago campus.

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The lab exists to conduct research that promotes purpose, flourishing, and joy for those who have been told told that their lives have no meaning.