International Association for Suicide Prevention

#IASPPIRAN2023 – Opening Ceremony & Day 2

September 22, 2023

I’ve been delighted to attend the 32nd World Congress of the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), which started officially on Tuesday 19 September 2023 in Piran, Slovenia. It was so exciting to be a part of this community of academics, researchers, clinicians, crisis workers, lived experience, and volunteers from different […]

World Health Organization (WHO) launches Policy Brief on the Decriminalisation of Suicide and Suicide Attempts

September 14, 2023

As part of global efforts to address mental health and suicide prevention, the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a comprehensive policy brief on the decriminalisation of suicide and suicide attempts.

WHO Launches Updated Suicide Prevention Resource for Media Professionals

September 12, 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently launched the fourth version of “Preventing Suicide: A Resource for Media Professionals”. Developed through ongoing collaboration between WHO and the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), this resource is a significant tool towards promoting responsible media reporting on suicide.

Creating Hope Through Action on World Suicide Prevention Day 2023

August 31, 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 […]