American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Global suicide prevention and mental health awareness

19 clusters · 475 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Berlin districts host mental health and inclusion initiatives

Global efforts to combat suicide rates continue to intensify around World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10. Under the 2024–2026 theme ‘Changing the narrative on suicide,’ initiatives led by the World Health Organiz

US suicide prevention awareness community walks

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Community walks promote suicide prevention and mental health awareness

Community-led walks and events are being held across the United States to promote suicide prevention and mental health awareness. In early October, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention organized Out of the Da

Global youth suicide trends and risk factors

4 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Suicide rates and mental health stigma impact global and US populations

Global data highlights a critical public health crisis regarding suicide rates, particularly among youth. In the United States, research published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that suicide has become the second leading cause

Global mental health and suicide prevention efforts

7 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Malaysia Ministry of Health targets mental health in public service and schools

Global mental health advocates continue to call for increased community-based interventions and a reduction in social stigma to combat rising suicide rates. In Zambia, activist Siachiti Chilema has identified a lack of s