Press Release Overview

American Association of Suicidology Partners with Center for...

CAMP HILL, Pa. — Aug. 31, 2026 — The American Association of Suicidology (AAS), the nation’s largest and oldest suicide prevention membership association, today announced a new partnership with the Center for ...

American Association of Suicidology and QPR Institute Open 2...

The American Association of Suicidology (AAS), in collaboration with the QPR Institute, today announced that submissions are open for the 2026 Paul G. Quinnett Lived Experience Writing Competition. Since 2015, the c...

AAS Approved as ASWB Continuing Education Provider for Socia...

The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) has been approved as a continuing education (CE) provider by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), expanding access to accredited, evidence‑informed suicide pr...

AAS Approved as DoD Prevention Provider for IPPW D-CPPP CPEs

The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) has been approved as a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) prevention provider for the Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce Credentialing Program for Prevention Personne...

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Jody Gottlieb

WASHINGTON – Oct. 3, 2025 – It is with profound sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Jody Gottlieb due to an unexpected medical condition. Jody was not only an accomplished professional, but a...

Jody Gottlieb Appointed Interim Executive Director of the Am...

WASHINGTON – Sept. 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...

Peloton Instructor Kendall Toole to Receive the First-Ever A...

WASHINGTON – Aug. 9, 2023 – The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) announced that Kendall Toole has been named the first recipient of the AAS Make An Impact Award. The award will be presented at t...

The American Association of Suicidology Partners with SAFLEO...

WASHINGTON – Aug. 8, 2023 – The American Association of Suicidology (AAS), the world’s largest and nation’s oldest membership-based suicide prevention organization, has partnered with the Bureau of J...

The American Association of Suicidology Celebrates the One-Y...

WASHINGTON – July 17, 2023 – This month marks the one-year anniversary of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which launched in July 2022. The American Association of Suicidology (AAS), the world’s...