The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) will host their 10th Asia Pacific Conference in Gold Coast, Australia from 3rd-5th May 2022.
International Human Rights Day
This year, International Human Rights Day is observed under the theme of “Equality – Reducing inequalities, advancing human rights”. The human right to mental health is a matter of ever-increasing importance, despite involving a long-standing history of inequality. While progress has been made in recent years, there is still a […]
We are hiring!
We are seeking to expand our team with the following opportunities Operations Coordinator to provide coordination in the delivery of IASP’s operations programme. Membership and Events Assistant, with a specific focus on events (conferences) to provide operational assistance in the delivery of IASP’s membership and events programmes. Communications & Campaigns […]
IASP President Professor Rory O’Connor’s Presidential Message November 2021
Our community at the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) can reflect on a fruitful public awareness campaign wherein suicide was acknowledged for the major and preventable public health issue that it is –
Cycle Around the Globe 2021
For the eighth year running, participants from around the world came together to collectively cycle the circumference of the globe with the aim of raising awareness of suicide prevention.
Suicide trends during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan
As of September 2021, 200 million people worldwide had been infected with COVID-19, with deaths exceeding 4.5 million. In Japan, 1.6 million people have been infected thus far, and 16,000 have died. In Japan, as in other countries, physical distancing and stay-at-home advisories introduced to deter spread of infection have […]
World Mental Health Day 2021
World Mental Health Day provides us with the opportunity to raise awareness about global mental health concerns and to urge for renewed action. The theme, “Mental Health in an Unequal World” highlights the global differences and challenges faced in ensuring mental health care for all. The full impact of COVID-19 […]
#IASPGOLDCOAST2021 – Day 4
The IASP World Congress 2021 has drawn to a close! Before I start this blog off, I want to send congratulations and gratitude to the Congress Scientific Committee and the Local Organising Committee, particularly to Conference Organiser Wendy Cliff. I’m sure all will agree that the Congress was a resounding […]
#IASPGOLDCOAST2021 – Day 3
I felt very privileged to be asked to write a blog post detailing my journey through Day 3 of the 31st IASP World Congress. Following on from the fantastic blogs of Day 1 by Tessa (@TessaCutler) and Day 2 by Laura (@LHemming123), I wanted to share what I was able […]
