Stigma and Suicide
Suicide is a complex issue that can affect everyone, including those who have died by suicide, survivors, family members, friends, and members of the wider community. Further, experts recognize that
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American Association of Suicidology Names President and Chief Executive Officer
Sherman Brings Decades of Experience in Non-profit Leadership and Advocacy to Role WASHINGTON, DC, December 13, 2022 — Leeann Sherman, MPS, CAE, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer
Who Is Most Affected By Suicide?
In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) listed suicide as among the top nine leading causes of death for individuals between the ages of 10 and 64. Experts agree
What Is Suicidology?
Suicidology is the study of suicide, as well as suicidal and life-threatening behavior. However, there’s more that goes into the field than people might think. Suicidology also includes the study
The Paul G. Quinnett Lived Experience Writing Competition
The Paul G. Quinnett Lived Experience Writing Competition The Paul G. Quinnett Lived Experience Writing Competition was launched in 2014 as a partnership between the American Association of Suicidology (AAS)
Annemarie Matulis
Re-Energize & Re-Connect: Annemarie Matulis was reluctant to identify herself as a “suicide loss survivor.” When she received the call 3 years ago that her former husband had died by
Healing After Suicide Loss Summit Speakers
Annemarie Matulis, A Voice at the Table Re-Energize & Re-Connect Annemarie Matulis was reluctant to identify herself as a “suicide loss survivor.” When she received the call 3 years ago
AAS23: The American Association of Suicidology 56th Annual Conference | Portland, Oregon
SAVE THE DATE! The American Association of Suicidology 57th Annual Conference will be held at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel on May 5-10, 2024. More information coming soon! The American
Many Stories, One Vision
While each of our members’ stories are unique, as a community they represent a single vision: striving to understand and prevent suicide, while bringing hope and healing to those impacted by