IASP is delighted to introduce our organisational strategy for 2024-2028. The unveiling of the IASP’s new strategy marks a significant milestone in the global effort to prevent suicide, setting a roadmap for coordinated action over the next five years and beyond. This strategy builds upon our previous successes and expands to […]
IASP Policy Position on National Suicide Prevention Strategies
In September 2023, the IASP Membership ratified a Policy Position recommending that every country should adopt, or make progress towards the adoption of a national suicide prevention strategy aimed at reducing rates of suicidal behaviour.
#IASPPIRAN2023 ECR Daily Blog – Day 4
It’s the last day of the conference. Telling you about it seems like a big responsibility. So, let’s get started without wasting any more words.
#IASPPIRAN2023 ECR Daily Blog – Day 3
The first lecture was presented by Prof. Vita Poštuvan who started the presentation with a provocative question of whether we all panicked unnecessarily, or should we still be concerned?
#IASPPIRAN2023 ECR Daily Blog – Opening Ceremony & Day 2
It was so exciting to be a part of this community of academics, researchers, clinicians, crisis workers, lived experience, and volunteers from different countries all around the world.
Creating Hope Through Action on World Suicide Prevention Day 2023
The 10th of September is World Suicide Prevention Day. On this day, we encourage all to ‘Create Hope Through Action’ to draw attention to this important public health issue globally and to disseminate the message that suicides are preventable. By encouraging understanding, reaching in and sharing experiences, this theme gives […]
IASP’s Organisational Evaluation
The IASP Executive Committee has commissioned an organisational evaluation of IASP to obtain valid information about the performance of the association, the factors that affect performance and recommendations for future development.
IASP to host Pan-American Conferences from 2024
IASP is delighted to announce the introduction of a Pan-American Conference to the suite of conferences, congress and events that take place globally.
Suicide Prevention in Primary Care SIG
Globally, an estimated 703,000 people die by suicide each year among which includes up to 80% who visited their primary care physician in the year prior to their death. Primary care is the bedrock of any health system and as such, has a vital role to play in a system-wide […]
