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
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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
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 51-200 employees
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- New York, NY
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- Nonprofit
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- 1987
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199 Water Street
New York, NY 10038, US
Employees at American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
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“According to scientific research into suicide prevention, putting time and distance between a person who is thinking of suicide and the method they are thinking of using to end their life can be lifesaving. When someone dies by suicide, the circumstances are complex. But something that every firearm-owning household can do is to implement a strategy for increasing the time it takes to access a firearm.” Read more from Ryan Price, AFSP Director of Chapter Engagement:
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A strong therapeutic bond can ease a suicidal crisis. We’ve learned through AFSP-funded research that clinician-client relationships can impact suicidal desire and improved outcomes. Learn more about this #Science2StopSuicide from Dr. Daniel Cox of The University of British Columbia: https://lnkd.in/gDa-UmhG
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Join us in welcoming our new Programs Manager, North Dakota & South Dakota Chapters, Alicia Fabel! We are grateful to have you on the team to help us save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. If you're interested in working at AFSP, see our current job listings at afsp.org/jobs.
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In this Research Roundup, we highlight four AFSP-funded studies about: 📱 Digital safety plans can be an effective tool for people with suicidal thoughts and behaviors 💙 Substance use and depression often contribute to risk for suicide in suicide loss survivors 💻 Machine learning algorithms from health care data can help detect children at risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors 🧬 Genetic predisposition to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia may be associated with risk for suicide attempt See what we examined and learn more #Science2StopSuicide:
Research Roundup August 2024: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
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No one takes their life for a single reason. We all have mental health, just as we all have physical health, and conditions such as depression, anxiety and substance use problems – especially when unaddressed – increase the risk of suicide. That risk is greater when a firearm is present and accessible in the home. To learn more about firearms, check out upcoming Talk Saves Lives: Firearms programs:
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It's so wonderful to see the success of our Mentoring Immersion for Early Career Researchers Program! #Science2StopSuicide
I’m happy to share @American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s second annual Mentoring Immersion for Early Career Researchers Program (MIECR) was a success! Sixteen early career researchers and their mentors worked for three days to turn their unfunded AFSP research grants into a fundable grant. Thanks to @Carl Niedzielski, the program creator, along with @Rianna Gajadhar, and logistics guru and @Chris Munden, all things dissemination. Together they did a wonderful job creating an energetic, thoughtful and dynamic program for all who attended!
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reposted this
Next week is National Suicide Prevention Week. Join us on Wednesday, September 11th, 2-3pm EST for our webinar, ERPOs: An Effective Tool to Prevent Firearm Suicides, with the National Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Resource Center [ERC] and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Panelists will discuss the effectiveness of ERPOs as a tool to prevent firearm suicides. Register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/etz_byfH
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Thank you Crowe for your support this National Suicide Prevention Month!
As a leading cause of death, suicide impacts all of us. This #NationalSuicidePreventionMonth, Crowe proudly supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, as we inspire people to make connections in their workplaces and their communities and help save lives. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cINehB #CroweCares
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"We’re very grateful that suicide prevention has come into the consciousness of society in general. That's really important. But a lot of tools have been put out there without studying the actual results," says our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Christine Yu Moutier. September is National Suicide Prevention Month. While significant developments have been made in social media platforms’ suicide prevention efforts, it has its limitations. This month, we encourage you to continue having honest mental health conversations and know that help is available. Read more in TIME:
Can AI Stop Suicide?
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