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American Association of Suicidology Announces Winners of the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 04, 2025– The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Paul G. Quinnett Lived Experience Writing Competition. This annual competition, he...

Statement From The American Association Of Suicidology (AAS)...

Washington, D.C., January 31, 2025 - The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) stands firm in its commitment to protecting those most at risk for suicide and advocating for policies that uphold dignity, equity, ...

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...

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...

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 ...