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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 ...

American Association of Suicidology Applauds First-Ever Fede...

Washington D.C. – The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) commends the Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for launching the 2024 National Strategy for ...

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...

AAS has earned Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency for ...

AAS HAS EARNED CANDID’S PLATINUM SEAL OF TRANSPARENCY FOR 2024 The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) has achieved the Platinum Seal of Transparency Rating on Candid (formerly Guidestar), the highest rating...

The American Association of Suicidology Announces Winners of...

THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SUICIDOLOGY ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 2023 PAUL G. QUINNETT LIVED EXPERIENCE WRITING COMPETITION November 27, 2023 | Washington, DC – The American Association of Suicidology (AA...

Protective Factors for Suicide

Protective Factors for Suicide Suicide is a global public health concern, impacting individuals, families, and communities. Recognizing and harnessing protective factors for suicide is a crucial strategy for mitigat...

U.S. Department of Defense Announces New Actions to Prevent ...

U.S. Department of Defense Announces New Actions to Prevent Suicide in the Military On September 28, 2023, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin released a memo directing urgent actions to address suicide in the militar...

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $200 Million...

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $200 Million To Support Youth Mental Health Builds on unprecedented investment through President Biden’s Unity Agenda to tackle the mental health crisis and support ...