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This site provides information about the 2025 American Association of Suicidology Annual Conference, including submission, reviewer, sponsorship, planning committee details, schedules, and event updates.
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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the US.
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On this page you will find a growing list of resources for students, school mental health professionals, teachers, and administration on how to address suicide in schools.
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Jody Gottlieb Appointed Interim Executive Director of the Am…
Washington, D.C., September 26, 2024 – The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jody Gottlieb as Interim Executive Director. Jody succeeds Leeann Sherman, who served …
Statement From AAS Regarding Nex Benedict
Washington, DC – In the wake of the tragic loss of Nex Benedict, AAS urges communities to come together and take meaningful action to prevent further instances of bullying and LGBTQ+ youth suicides. While Nex&…
2023 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report
2023 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report The 2023 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, published by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention…