Blog Overview
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...
AAS27 Session Proposals Now Open
The American Association of Suicidology’s annual conference returns April 11-15, 2027, at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. Session proposals are now open for the following: Submission Period Opens: Friday, August ...
State Action Required to Strengthen Behavioral Health Crisis...
For nearly two centuries, the United States has struggled to build humane and effective responses to mental health crises. Today, the consequences of fragmented systems remain clear: individuals experiencing mental ...
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...
Statement on a Recent Incident Involving Domestic Violence a...
The American Association of Suicidology is deeply saddened by the tragic domestic violence and murder-suicide involving former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife, Cerina Fairfax. We extend our condolences...
Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in Chiles v...
The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is alarmed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision yesterday to treat conversion therapy as constitutionally protected free speech. We respect the legal process; however,...
Announcing the 2026 AAS Annual Award Winners
The 2026 Annual Awards will be presented at the American Association of Suicidology’s 59th Annual Conference, Moving Forward Together: Advancing Suicide Prevention through Science & Lived Experience, St. L...
AAS Hosts Meeting for State and County Suicide Prevention No...
Nonprofit organizations serving local communities are invited to join a national conversation on strengthening suicide prevention efforts. The American Association of Suicidology invites nonprofit suicide prevention...