Combining clinical and outreach services designed to combat the problem of adolescent suicide.
The mission of STAR Center is to provide evidence-based suicide prevention through the specialized assessment and treatment of children and adolescents suffering from depression, anxiety, and suicidality.
Learn about STAR Center's commitment to research.
Interested in donating to support the suicide prevention research and clinical work of STAR Center? Learn more here.
Dr. Brent's 40 years of groundbreaking work in the field of youth suicide prevention is highlighted in the Winter 2025-26 Issue of Pitt Med Magazine. Read the article
Kim Poling, LCSW, received the Award for Commitment and Excellence in Service (ACES) for her exceptional work at UPMC Western. Click the link to read her colleague's submission
STAR-Center faculty lead research projects focused on improving understanding of youth depression and suicide and identifying novel prevention and intervention approaches.
Meet the dedicated team of therapists, social workers, nurses, doctors, and researchers serving youth at STAR Center!
Visit Prevent Suicide PA to access resources such as recording trainings from Dr. Brent and others, outreach efforts in PA schools, and the yearly Pennsylvania Suicide
Dr. Brent's 40 years of groundbreaking work in the field of youth suicide prevention is highlighted in the Winter 2025-26 Issue of Pitt Med Magazine. Read the article here.
Kim Poling, LCSW, received the Award for Commitment and Excellence in Service (ACES) for her exceptional work at UPMC Western. Click the link to read her colleague's submission letter detailing Kim's "life's work" for STAR Center.
STAR-Center faculty lead research projects focused on improving understanding of youth depression and suicide and identifying novel prevention and intervention approaches. Learn more about our commitment to research.
Meet the dedicated team of therapists, social workers, nurses, doctors, and researchers serving youth at STAR Center!
Visit Prevent Suicide PA to access resources such as recording trainings from Dr. Brent and others, outreach efforts in PA schools, and the yearly Pennsylvania Suicide Prevention guide supported by STAR Center.
