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About AFSP AFSP

WEBEstablished in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community …

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Statement …

WEBNEW YORK (April 23, 2024) – Today marks the release of the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention, an important milestone and rallying point for organizations …

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Suicide prevention resources AFSP

WEBCrisis services. 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. 988lifeline.org. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat …

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Out of the Darkness Community Walks

WEBThe Community Walks, held in hundreds of cities across the country, are the core of the Out of the Darkness movement, which began in 2004. These events give people the courage …

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Suicide statistics AFSP

WEBThe age-adjusted suicide rate in 2021 was 14.04 per 100,000 individuals. In 2021, men died by suicide 3.90x more than women. On average, there are 132 suicides per day. White …

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Suicide prevention for healthcare professionals AFSP

WEBSuicide prevention for healthcare professionals. Doctors, nurses, veterinarians and other health care professionals who proactively address their mental health are better able to …

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New Jersey AFSP

WEBThe AFSP New Jersey Chapter offers many community programs for suicide prevention to individuals, organizations, and employers across the state. If you or the group you …

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Provides …

WEBNEW YORK (August 29, 2023) - In recognition of September as National Suicide Prevention Month, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), a leading suicide …

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University and college campus suicide prevention

WEBAFSP’s Interactive Screening Program (ISP) is an online tool for college and university counseling centers to reach out to students with significant barriers to help-seeking (fear …

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Risk factors, protective factors, and warning signs AFSP

WEBDepression. Substance use problems. Bipolar disorder. Schizophrenia. Personality traits of aggression, mood changes and poor relationships. Conduct disorder. Anxiety disorders. …

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Teens and suicide: What parents should know AFSP

WEBThe facts. There were approximately 100,000 teen (15-19 year-olds) suicide deaths over the 40 year period between 1975 through 2015, the most recent year covered by the …

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Brief interventions for managing suicidal crises AFSP

WEBSafety Planning Intervention (SPI) was developed by Drs. Barbara Stanley and Gregory Brown and involves a collaboration between an individual and a mental health care …

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Mental Health First Aid AFSP

WEBAbout Mental Health First Aid. In a partnership with the National Council for Behavioral Health, AFSP chapters host Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainings across the …

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The Role of HR and Employment Law in Workplace Suicide …

WEBDENVER (September 6, 2022) – The workplace is arguably the most cross-cutting system to reach people at risk for suicide, and yet few workplaces, unions, and professional …

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My Experience Going to the Emergency Room AFSP

WEBOctober 10, 2017 - When someone is actively suicidal, we often tell them to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 911, or go to the local Emergency Room. These are all …

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The Role of the Church in Improving Mental Wellness in the …

WEBJul. 23, 2019 - July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, which was established in 2008 to bring awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented …

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Supporting diverse communities AFSP

WEBSupporting diverse communities. Members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities, and other minoritized groups often face disproportionate inequities …

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Preventing suicide in LGBTQ communities AFSP

WEBAFSP encourages research on suicide, suicide risk, and suicide prevention in the LGBTQ community. Survey data suggest that individuals who identify as LGBT are at greater …

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Taking Care of Yourself This Holiday Season AFSP

WEBIf you find you need extra support this holiday season, the helplines are open, even on the holidays. You can reach them by calling 1 800 273-TALK or texting …

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