Contacts: Colleen CreightonChief Executive Officerccreighton@suicidology.org Chris MaxwellDirector of Public Relations and Mediacmaxwell@suicidology.org Washington, D.C. (November 12, 2020): The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is proud to host AAS21, its 54th
American Association of Suicidology Welcomes Victor Armstrong to Its Board of Directors
Contacts: Colleen CreightonChief Executive Officerccreighton@suicidology.org Chris MaxwellDirector of Public Relations and Mediacmaxwell@suicidology.org Washington, D.C. (November 3, 2020): The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is pleased to announce that Victor Armstrong,
American Association of Suicidology Addresses Suicide Rate During Novel Coronavirus Pandemic
Media Contacts: Colleen CreightonChief Executive Officerccreighton@suicidology.org Chris MaxwellDirector of Public Relations and Mediacmaxwell@suicidology.org Washington, D.C. (November 2, 2020): The novel coronavirus and COVID-19 continue to wreak havoc on the public
American Association of Suicidology Dedicated to Finding New Suicide Prevention Approaches for US Military Service Members and Veterans
Washington, D.C. (October 15, 2020) – The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) has been a committed force in the area of suicide prevention and mental health promotion for US military
AAS Celebrates Passage of National Suicide Hotline Designation Act and Thanks Congress for Prioritizing Suicide Prevention
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
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
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