Ning Hsieh, Michigan State University (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption Religion does not protect against the risk of suicide in parts of Europe and Asia, as it appears to do in other areas of the world including the United States, suggests a study by Michigan State University sociologist Ning Hsieh. Credit Michigan State 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.