Press Release Overview
AAS Warns of Rollback of LGBTQIA+ Youth Crisis Protections A...
Washington, D.C., June 18, 2025- The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) affirms that every person in crisis deserves access to compassionate, culturally competent, and identity-affirming care. We are deeply c...
Statement from the American Association of Suicidology (AAS)...
Washington, D.C., April 03, 2025– The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is deeply alarmed about the recent announcement of federal public health funding reductions, which include significant staffing ...
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...