Soupene’s project will focus on understanding suicide risk among U.S. healthcare workers, particularly how occupational access to drugs may contribute to overdose-related deaths. His proposed study will examine the role of job strain and workplace drug access in suicide risk, with the goal of developing targeted interventions aimed at reducing suicide rates among healthcare professionals.

The NVDRS is a program run by the CDC that collects detailed data on violent deaths—such as suicides and homicides—from multiple sources. It helps researchers and public health officials understand the circumstances surrounding these deaths so they can develop better prevention strategies. All U.S. states and territories contribute to the system, making it a primary tool for tracking and addressing violence-related public health issues.