Blog Overview
American Association of Suicidology Announces Winners of the...
WASHINGTON - Feb. 4, 2025 - The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Paul G. Quinnett Lived Experience Writing Competition. This annual competition, held in partners...
Statement From the American Association of Suicidology on th...
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, and the right to exist safely. The...
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...
Statement on Equity and Anti-Racism
We believe that the only way for the field of suicidology to reduce suicide and build lives worth living for BIPOC is to dismantle systems of oppression. The purpose of the American Association of Suicidology is to ...
American Association of Suicidology Applauds First-Ever Fede...
The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) commends the Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for launching the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (Nati...
Statement From AAS Regarding Nex Benedict
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’s passing is deep...
2023 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report
The 2023 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, published by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, provides new information regarding suicide mortality ...
The American Association of Suicidology Announces Winners of...
WASHINGTON – Nov. 27, 2023 – The American Association of Suicidology (AAS), the world’s largest and nation’s oldest membership-based suicide prevention organization, announced the top three submissi...
Protective Factors for Suicide
Suicide is a global public health concern, impacting individuals, families, and communities. Recognizing and harnessing protective factors for suicide is a crucial strategy for mitigating suicide risk and fostering ...