Dr. Farrokh Alemi (IMAGE) George Mason University Caption Dr. Farrokh Alemi, professor of health informatics, led the study that found that social determinants of health are predictors of suicide or self-harm, but they are not necessarily the cause. Credit George Mason University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.