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
Artificial Intelligence Provides a Glimpse at the Declining Mental Health of Healthcare Professionals
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, launched
American Association of Suicidology Successfully Hosts Record-Setting Virtual Conference
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 of Suicidology (AAS) was proud to host AAS20,
Mental Health Partners Launch New Crisis Response Initiative During Coronavirus Pandemic
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
NEW REPORT FROM LEADING MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS REVEALS IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS SERVICES
KENTWOOD, MI (April 10, 2020): A recent national survey of behavioral health crisis service providers reveals that crisis services are severely impacted by the effects of COVID-19, as workers are
American Association of Suicidology Welcomes Dr. Keita Franklin to Its Board of Directors
Washington, D.C. (February 26, 2019): The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is pleased to announce that Keita Franklin, LCSW, PhD, Chief Clinical Officer for Psych Hub, has joined its Board