International Association for Suicide Prevention

Partnerships for Life

[Bringing together IASP’s programme work across communities to prevent suicide and suicidal behaviour]

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World Congress

33rd

10-13 June 2025 | Vienna, Austria

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[Dedicated to preventing suicide and suicidal behaviour and to alleviating its effects]

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates more than 700,000 people die due to suicide each year and that almost 77% of all global suicides occur in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). For every suicide there are many more who attempt suicide or have serious suicidal ideation. Suicidal behaviour profoundly impacts families and communities and remains a universal challenge with millions impacted. The reduction of suicide mortality is of global importance and a vital public health consideration.

Building Global Capacity for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

July 3, 2025

At the IASP 33rd World Congress, Mental Health First Aid International fully embraced its role as Mental Health Partner, celebrating 25 years of global innovation and reach.

Bridging Global Insights in Suicide Prevention

June 30, 2025

As someone working on suicide prevention and mental health among the healthcare workforce in LMICs, this congress gave me a chance to learn, share, and connect.

Highlights from the IASP 33rd World Congress

June 20, 2025

I’m delighted to share with you some personal highlights and reflections from the first three days of the 33rd IASP World Congress.

Exploring Suicide Prevention and Global Perspectives in Vienna

June 19, 2025

Not only is the IASP World Congress held in Vienna, the city I call home, but it is also my first time attending, making the conference particularly meaningful to me.

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IASP is dedicated to preventing suicide and suicidal behaviour and to alleviating its effects. Our vision is of a compassionate world, free of suicide.

Avatar International Association for Suicide Prevention @iaspinfo ·

1 Jul

IASP ECG Co-Chair, Dr Innocent H. Peter @nyarusato was proud to attend #IASPVIENNA2025 in June. He highlights the importance of tackling barriers still preventing people from the Global South from joining global conversations on suicide prevention.

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30 Jun

At IASP, we’re encouraging more responsible, hopeful coverage of suicide. When people share how they got through a suicidal crisis, it reminds others that help exists, that things can change, and that they're not alone. (1/3)

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27 Jun

We’re proud to announce that @YunyuXiaoPhD received the 2025 Lakshmi Vijayakumar Rising Star Award for Impact and Innovation from @IASPInfo. Dr. Xiao was honored for her impactful work focused on data science & addressing disparities in suicide prevention: http://bit.ly/3FXRMGV

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25 Jun

Our delegates came together in Vienna to celebrate 65 years of IASP and a shared commitment to suicide prevention. United by a vision of a compassionate world, free from suicide, we’re grateful to all who joined us in marking this milestone. #IASPVIENNA2025