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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention — 2021 Annual Report

WebOver the long and winding course of the pandemic, people have become increasingly comfortable talking about their mental health. But the topic of suicide – when it comes up – is still scary for many.. In 2021, we decided it was time to deepen the conversation.. So, we reached out to our dedicated volunteers to talk frankly about creating a world with mental …

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2021 Annual Report Education

WebThe program includes brief video narratives from Gen Z influencers, authentically sharing their own experiences with mental health. As 2021 comes to a close, we can’t help but reflect on the past two years and the unprecedented upheaval we all have experienced personally, professionally, and socially due to the global pandemic.

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention — 2021 Annual …

WebAdditionally, AFSP partnered with CVS Health for an Instagram Takeover on October 7, 2021. AFSP’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Christine Yu-Moutier answered questions about suicide prevention and mental health. She shared resources on how to identify warning signs of suicide, how to help a loved one who may be at risk, and how individuals can

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Loss & Healing

WebInternational Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. Also known as “Survivor Day,” International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day began in 1999, when Senator Harry Reid, who lost his father to suicide, introduced a resolution to the United States Senate that led to the creation of a day each year in which those affected by suicide could join together for healing and support.

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention — 2021 Annual …

WebNevertheless, our young Walkers and their supporters came through, staying engaged in clever ways, including a Campus Day of Action on April 24, with 38 events taking place and students sharing and posting their unique activities to spread hope and awareness of suicide prevention. 1K teams $1.7M raised 102 walks.

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2021 Annual Report Advocacy

WebThe 12th Annual Advocacy Forum was held in June 2021, reaching over 10K people via Facebook Live. This year’s event featured 14 content experts including those from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Defense, National Institute of Mental Health, and the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors.

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2021 Annual Report Research

WebDr. Jeffrey Bridge “For my Young Investigator award project, in 2006, we conducted a case-control study that compared 40 adolescents with a recent history of suicide attempt and 40 adolescents with no lifetime history of suicidal ideation or behavior on levels of impulsivity, aggression, and impulsive aggression, assessed using a variety of laboratory-based and …

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

WebAs 2021 comes to a close, we can’t help but reflect on the past two years and the unprecedented upheaval we all have experienced personally, professionally, and socially due to the global pandemic. While we have faced unexpected challenges and stressful uncertainties, one thing we are grateful for is how we have come together as a nation to …

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention — 2021 Annual …

WebAFSP’s state advocacy work grew in 2021 with virtual State Capitol Days held in all 50 states. Advocates met with state legislators to champion passage of 174 bills on mental health and suicide prevention. Over 30 of these bills were signed into law. Last year, AFSP’s public awareness campaigns reached tens of millions through our

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