Blog Overview
AAS Supports the Autism Community
AAS is aware of the need for crisis supports and resources for first responders and other professionals who work with autistic people. Safety is paramount when an autistic person, child or adult, is in crisis....
Second Report From Leading Mental Health Organizations Revea...
Contact: Travis Atkinson (616) 914-0985 UNITED STATES (July 7, 2020): A recent national survey of behavioral health crisis service providers reveals that the demand for crisis services is increasing during COVID-19,...
Tabletop Gaming Initiative Jasper’s Game Day Fundraises Th...
Virtual Event Featured Dungeons and Dragons Celebrities and Icons Washington, D.C. (May 26, 2020) – Jasper’s Game Day (JGD), a tabletop gaming organization out of Michigan, held the second annual Jasper’s Game...
New Mental Health Initiative Helps Keep People Connected Dur...
Washington, D.C. (May 19, 2020) – Physical social distancing can create isolation, loneliness, anxiety, and depression. In suicidology, we know where that can lead and that’s unacceptable. As we continue into Ma...
American Association of Suicidology Applauds US Senate in Pa...
The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) commends the US Senate in passing The National Suicide Prevention Designation Hotline Act. The bill, sponsored by Senators Cory Gardner and Tammy Baldwin, officially des...
Artificial Intelligence Provides a Glimpse at the Declining ...
ER Physician Shares Important Tips for Frontline Workers Washington, D.C. (May 5, 2020) – In cooperation with the American Association of Suicidology (AAS), Qntfy, an artificial intelligence analytics firm, launch...
American Association of Suicidology Successfully Hosts Recor...
Contacts: Colleen CreightonChief Executive Officer ccreighton@suicidology.org Chris MaxwellDirector of Public Relations and Mediacmaxwell@suicidology.org Washington, D.C. (May 1, 2020) – The American Association o...
New Report From Leading Mental Health Organizations Reveals ...
KENTWOOD, MI (April 10, 2020): A recent national survey of behavioral health crisis service providers reveals that crisis services are severely impacted by the effects of COVID-19, as workers are overwhelmed and ser...
American Association of Suicidology Welcomes Dr. Keita Frank...
Washington, D.C. (February 26, 2019): The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is pleased to announce that Keita Franklin, LCSW, PhD, Chief Clinical Officer for Psych Hub, has joined its Board of Directors. Wit...