It's time we talk away the dark. Suicide is a topic that hides in the shadows. All too often it goes unaddressed, even when we may sense someone is struggling. It’s time we shed some light on this leading cause of death. In our brand new national public service announcement, we highlight some of the common warning signs for suicide and encourage you to start an open and honest conversation with someone you care about, and connect those at risk to help. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eRFw8efK. #TalkAwayTheDark #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #StopSuicide
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Non-profit Organizations
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Our mission is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Let's #TalkAwayTheDark and help #StopSuicide.
About us
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health through education and community programs, develops suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by suicide. AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states with programs and events nationwide.
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afsp.org
External link for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1987
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Primary
199 Water Street
New York, NY 10038, US
Employees at American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Updates
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Earlier this month, AFSP hosted its Long-Term Survivors of Suicide Loss Summit in Austin, Texas. A couple hundred loss survivors came together for a weekend of connection, understanding and empowerment. If you attended the conference, what was your favorite moment from the event? Let us know in the comments! To connect with other loss survivors or find resources for grieving and healing, visit afsp.org/loss.
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Audacy, Inc. announced the 2024 lineup for We Can Survive, the annual event supporting the company’s mental health initiative, I’m Listening. A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's life-saving work of delivering education, loss support, advocacy efforts and community-based programs, including our ongoing public service campaign, “Talk Away the Dark,” which raises awareness of how to spot the warning signs for suicide and having real conversations that connect people to help. See who's performing this year:
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"Sharing my story at the Out of the Darkness Walk was the first step towards accepting and embracing all parts of me. Quite simply, taking that first step in being vulnerable and sharing my experience changed, and quite possibly saved, my life. I have learned that I can provide a voice to those who have no voice of their own. Promoting mental health education, advocating for smarter public policy, having real conversations and speaking openly about mental health – knowing that I’m doing everything within my power – is what gets me out of bed each and every morning." Continue reading the story of Katie Kaufman, MSW:
Finding Strength from Your Achilles' Heel
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AFSP is excited to announce details for 2024 We Can Survive! ✨ Superstar Justin Timberlake will be joined by mega boy band New Kids On The Block, singer-songwriter Tate McRae, multi-instrumentalist Benson Boone, R&B crooner Khalid and emerging artist Isabel LaRosa at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on Saturday, September 28. From Audacy, Inc.’s mental health initiative, I’m Listening, this event gives a portion of the proceeds to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The night exemplifies music’s power to connect communities and promotes having more mental health conversations. Learn more: wecansurvive.com
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Join us at Psych Congress for the 2024 Keynote Session featuring Ashley Judd on Wednesday, October 29 in Boston. Through our continued partnership with Psych Congress, AFSP has co-developed various sessions on this year’s agenda with a focus on suicide prevention and awareness. Learn more about Psych Congress, the nation’s leading event on practical psychopharmacology, and use code AFSP to save $100 on registration: https://lnkd.in/e7nPfcTF #PsychCongress2024
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“After a few years spent processing my attempt, working in therapy to heal my psyche, I began my search for a venue in which I could share my experience in a way that would benefit our community and further strengthen my own well-being. I longed for others who would understand, without judgment, and who also wanted to make a difference. My search led me to my local chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.” Continue reading Melanie Figaro’s story:
My Lived Experience
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Anyone can be an advocate for suicide prevention. Yes, even you! 🫵 Here are three simple steps to take action: 📣 Visit afsp.org/actioncenter 📧 Send an email to you legislators ❤️ Engage with your public officials on social Get involved with #AFSPadvocacy today: afsp.org/advocacy
Public policy action center
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"In 2005, at the age of 33, my daughter Jennifer Ann took her own life. This shining star graduated with honors, achieved accolades as an accomplished musician, and was also an avid environmentalist, a loving and attentive daughter and sister, and an advocate for the poor and disadvantaged – yet she struggled with depression and anxiety for over a decade. After her death, I relived her last days over and over again, blaming myself, and asking a thousand questions that all began the same way: 'Why?' I kept asking myself why I hadn’t driven down to be with her after she called me just two days before she died. I struggled to try to make sense of what happened, trying to put the pieces together again and again, recreating her last days or weeks. Grief stinks, it really does!" Read more of Mary Weiler's story:
Volunteering for Suicide Prevention: From Grief to Hope to Action
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“We all need to care about suicide prevention and mental health. When we do, everything changes. The stigma is silenced. The judgment is avoided. The way things look becomes irrelevant. The fear becomes hope.” Continue reading Alyssa Relyea's story:
The Second Half of the Sentence
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