Leo Sher, M.D.

A web journal, “Expertscape” published a list of top world experts in the field of suicidology (1). The list is based on 20,835 articles published since 2007. According to “Expertscape” the 20 leading world experts in suicide are:

1. Keith Hawton (UK)
2. Maurizio Pompili (Italy)
3. David A. Brent (USA)
4. Gustavo Turecki (Canada)
5. David J. Gunnell (UK)
6. David Lester (USA)
7. Maria A. Oquendo (USA)
8. Joseph John Mann (USA)
9. Thomas E. Joiner (USA)
10. Leo Sher (USA)
11. Matthew K. Nock (USA)
12. Diego de Leo (Australia)
13. Zoltán Rihmer (Hungary)
14. Gianluca Serafini (Italy)
15. Paul Siu-Fai Yip (Hong Kong)
16. Paolo Girardi (Italy)
17. Jane Elizabeth Pirkis (Australia)
18. Philippe Courtet (France)
19. Marco Innamorati (Italy)
20. Enrique Baca-García (Spain)

Reference

1. Expertise in Suicide: Worldwide. URL: http://www.expertscape.com/ex/suicide