AAS Celebrates Passage of National Suicide Hotline Designation Act and Thanks Congress for Prioritizing Suicide Prevention WASHINGTON, DC (September 22, 2020): The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) applauds the US
AAS Supports the Autism Community
The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) supports the autism community. AAS is aware of the need for crisis supports and resources for first responders and other professionals who work with
SECOND REPORT FROM LEADING MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS REVEALS SHIFTING IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS SERVICES
Contact: Travis Atkinson (616) 914-0985 UNITED STATES (July 7, 2020): A recent national survey of behavioral health crisis service providers reveals that the demand for crisis services is increasing during
NEW EVERYTOWN ANALYSIS: DATA FROM PAST ECONOMIC CRISES INDICATES 20 ADDITIONAL GUN SUICIDES PER DAY POSSIBLE IN 2020 WITHOUT PREVENTIVE ACTION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 30, 2020 MEDIA CONTACTpress@everytown.org NEW EVERYTOWN ANALYSIS: DATA FROM PAST ECONOMIC CRISES INDICATES 20 ADDITIONAL GUN SUICIDES PER DAY POSSIBLE IN 2020 WITHOUT PREVENTIVE ACTION Data from
Black Lives Matter
AAS is, at its core, committed to standing with the Black Community in fighting against racism, prejudice, discrimination, police brutality, and the institutions that perpetrate these behaviors. We stand in
Tabletop Gaming Initiative Jasper’s Game Day Fundraises Thousands for Suicide Prevention
Virtual Event Featured Dungeons and Dragons Celebrities and Icons Washington, D.C. (May 26, 2020) – Jasper’s Game Day (JGD), a tabletop gaming organization out of Michigan, held the second annual
New Mental Health Initiative Helps Keep People Connected During Physical Distancing
Washington, D.C. (May 19, 2020) – Physical social distancing can create isolation, loneliness, anxiety, and depression. In suicidology, we know where that can lead and that’s unacceptable. As we continue
American Association of Suicidology Applauds US Senate in Passage of National Suicide Prevention Designation Hotline Act
Washington, D.C. (May 14, 2020) – The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) commends the US Senate in passing The National Suicide Prevention Designation Hotline Act. The bill, sponsored by Senators
Artificial Intelligence Provides a Glimpse at the Declining Mental Health of Healthcare Professionals
ER Physician Shares Important Tips for Frontline Workers Washington, D.C. (May 5, 2020) – In cooperation with the American Association of Suicidology (AAS), Qntfy, an artificial intelligence analytics firm, launched
American Association of Suicidology Successfully Hosts Record-Setting Virtual Conference
Contacts: Colleen CreightonChief Executive Officer ccreighton@suicidology.org Chris MaxwellDirector of Public Relations and Mediacmaxwell@suicidology.org Washington, D.C. (May 1, 2020) – The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) was proud to host AAS20,