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American Association of Suicidology

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About
Programs
Resources
Advocacy
- Education to Action: Firearm Policy for Suicide Prevention
Research
- Facts & Stats
- Suicide and Life Threatening Behavior Journal
Annual Conference

Training & Certifications

The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is a world-leader in the development, implementation, and facilitation of accreditation, certification, and training programs. Our programs are based on evidence-supported and best practices...

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About AAS

The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is the world’s largest and nation’s oldest membership-based suicide prevention organization. Founded in 1968 by Edwin S. Shneidman, PhD, AAS promotes the research of...

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Resources

Find facts and statistics sheets, shareable graphics, specific resources for demographics and much more. You can also find information about your local AAS Accredited Crisis Center in the links below....

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Reporting Recommendations

Media as Partners in Suicide Prevention This toolkit, generated by extensive consultation with journalists and those with lived experience of suicide attempts and thoughts, contains critical information for all media...

Resources

Find facts and statistics sheets, shareable graphics, specific resources for demographics and much more. You can also find information about your local AAS Accredited Crisis Center in the links below....

Media

AAS is dedicated to bringing you the most up-to-date and leading edge resources for suicide prevention, research, advocacy, and support for media professionals in reporting on these topics. Reporting on...

Crisis Resources

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or Text: 988 (1-800-273-8255 will continue to remain available) Chat: Lifeline Chat The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis...

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Donation Funds Annual Fund: Supports AAS in furthering our mission through new projects, services, and initiatives....

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If you are currently experiencing a crisis, please call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Dial 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for more information.

Recent Press Releases

Know the Signs: How To Tell if Someone Might Be Suicidal
HHS Announces Additional $200 Million in Funding for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SUICIDOLOGY WELCOMES NEARLY 1,500 ATTENDEES AT THE 56TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN PORTLAND, OREGON

AAS Is About Its Members

You can follow along with all of the activities our members are participating in by signing up for our Networking Newsletter by clicking the image.

AAS Is about research

We support the researchers and academics in our membership who strive to understand and prevent suicide. Click the image for more.

AAS Is about survivors

Between our Loss Survivor and Attempt Survivor/Lived Experience divisions, we have hundreds of dedicated individuals using their voices to create change. Click the image to find out more.