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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...
How To Support Survivors of Suicide Loss: A Guide to Being T...
Every year in the US, about 1 million people are directly impacted by the suicide of someone close to them. These individuals become survivors of suicide loss, a term that refers to those who have lost a loved one t...
2023 World Suicide Prevention Day Benefit to Support the Ame...
MARIA MILITO TO HOST & EMILY WOLFE TO HEADLINE WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY BENEFIT TO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SUICIDOLOGY WASHINGTON – June 22, 2023 – On Sunday, September 10, 2023, the ...
Know the Signs: How To Tell if Someone Might Be Suicidal
When it comes to preventing suicide, knowledge is our most effective tool. By learning about suicidal ideation and the common warning signs of suicide, we can provide support to those who need it most. What Is Suici...
HHS Announces Additional $200 Million in Funding for 988 Sui...
Funding for states, territories, and tribes will help build local capacity. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), tod...
The American Association of Suicidology Welcomes Nearly 1,50...
WASHINGTON – May 10, 2023 – The American Association of Suicidology (AAS), the world’s largest and nation’s oldest membership-based suicide prevention organization, welcomed 1,479 attendees, both in...
The American Association of Suicidology Bolsters Staff with ...
WASHINGTON – April 24, 2023 – The American Association of Suicidology (AAS), the world’s largest and nation’s oldest membership-based suicide prevention organization, announced several new hires to s...
The American Association of Suicidology Announces 2023 Annua...
Download the pdf WASHINGTON – April 20, 2023 – The American Association of Suicidology (AAS), the world’s largest membership-based suicide prevention organization, has announced the 2023 Annual Award W...
How To Help Someone Having a Mental Health Crisis
A mental health crisis can happen to anyone, even those who don’t have an existing mental health condition. Sometimes (though not always) the person in crisis may experience self-harm impulses or suicidal idea...