Statement 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 ...
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, ...
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&...
Additional Updates for Members
AAS Welcomes Executive Transition Team and New Board Members Dear AAS Members, We know you’ve been eager for more information on interim replacements, along with the ongoing bylaw-mandated board appointment proces...
Update for Our Members
Update for Our Members Dear AAS Members, We want to express our gratitude for your exceptional patience during this transition period, and would like to share more progress with you here. We’ve heard y...
Clarification and Moving Forward Together
Clarification and Moving Forward Together As a board we have to take the high road, both out of a respect for ethics and our responsibility to protect AAS from legal or financial risk, given the misleading contents ...
More information for our members
We have read and listened over the past week as many of you shared criticisms related to the handling of our former CEO’s separation from AAS. We know more explanation is overdue, and we want to do better by you t...
BIPOC Mentor Fellowship Mentees Announced
BIPOC Mentor Fellowship Mentees Announced We’re excited to announce the inaugural cohort of the AAS’s BIPOC Mentor Fellowship. Five mentors and five mentees will spend the next year exploring issues rela...