National suicide prevention strategies aim to establish a coordinated and sustained multi-sectoral approach to the prevention of suicide, yet only around 40 countries currently have a formalised national strategy to reduce suicides.
President’s Message
I am delighted to share some of the top highlights and initiatives that have defined our journey at the International Association for Suicide Prevention over the past three months.
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 – 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.
Summary Report from the Partnerships for Life Americas Region
In April 2023, Partnerships for Life launched its first series of workshops on National Suicide Prevention Strategies in the Americas.
Partnerships for Life: Global Initiative to Prevent Suicide
The Partnerships for Life initiative continues to go from strength to strength, focused on its mission to enhance knowledge about suicide prevention programmes and activities across the different world regions.
IASP Presidents’ Message
Another year is upon us! So I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you all the very best for 2023. 2022 was another incredibly productive year for IASP.
IASP Presidents’ Message
The end of summer and the beginning of autumn have been extremely eventful for IASP. Highlights have included being able to meet in person again for the European Symposium on Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour (ESSSB), as well as globally impactful campaigns surrounding World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) and World Mental Health Day (WMHD).
Making Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority
The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day, aims to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.
