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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 autistic people. ...

SECOND REPORT FROM LEADING MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS REVEA...

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 COVID-19,...

NEW EVERYTOWN ANALYSIS: DATA FROM PAST ECONOMIC CRISES INDIC...

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 Da...

Tabletop Gaming Initiative Jasper’s Game Day Fundraises Th...

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 Jasper’s Game...

New Mental Health Initiative Helps Keep People Connected Dur...

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 into Ma...

American Association of Suicidology Applauds US Senate in Pa...

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 Cory Gardn...

Artificial Intelligence Provides a Glimpse at the Declining ...

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, launch...

American Association of Suicidology Successfully Hosts Recor...

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 o...

Mental Health Partners Launch New Crisis Response Initiative...

Mental health providers & digital health solutions offer resources to encourage timely access to mental health crisis services WASHINGTON, D.C., April 28, 2020 – According to the National Alliance on Menta...