The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) is dedicated to:
preventing suicidal behaviour,
alleviating its effects, and
providing a forum for academics, mental health professionals, crisis workers, volunteers and suicide survivors.
Founded by the late Professor Erwin Ringel and Dr. Norman Farberow in 1960, IASP now includes professionals and volunteers from more than fifty different countries. IASP is a Non-Governmental Organization
concerned with suicide prevention.
If you are feeling suicidal or know of someone who needs help, browse Help to find a crisis center anywhere in the world.
As of 20 September, 2017, 276 participants and groups in 45 countries have pledged to cycle or have cycled 187,554 miles or 301,839 kilometers, or over seven times the circumference of the Earth, in support of World Suicide Prevention Day. Thank you participants and your supporters!
Introducing our Enamel Awareness ribbon in yellow and orange. The Ribbon and its colours signify suicide prevention awareness around the world.This two-toned Ribbon is also indicative of a candle flame which ties in with the "Light a Candle" and WSPD activities. The Ribbon will be available year round for online sale.
Click here to download our September 2017 News Bulletin
Acting President Professor Jane Pirkis introduces the newly-elected Executive Committee and thanks previous members for their work and dedication to IASP. Prof Pirkis also reflects on a very successful Congress in Kuching and looks ahead to what promises to be an inspiring World Suicide Prevention Day 2017 with enthusiasm.
Immerse yourself in the recent World Congress "Preventing Suicide: A Global Commitment, from Communities to Continents" with a beautiful photograph collage of the event. Learn about the deserving Congress award recipients.
Meet newly-elected Executive Committee members and Co-Chairs of the Council of National Representatives. View the list of IASP National Representatives active across the world.
In this edition you can also read updates from our Special Interest Groups and many other exciting developments in suicide prevention internationally.
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Message from the President
Welcome to the official Web site of the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP).
The IASP was established in 1960 and is the largest international organization dedicated to suicide prevention and to the alleviation of the effects of suicide. It has members in more than 50 countries.
On our website you can find IASP newsletters
and other publications, information about our Special Interest Groups, and Congresses, all dedicated to suicide prevention locally and throughout the world.
Through browsing our Web directory,
you will discover selected suicide prevention resources, covering a range of topics for groups at risk, guides for survivors of suicide,
crisis centers located across the globe, and more.
We invite you to explore our World Suicide Prevention Day page where you can download the official brochure,
banners and find other resources. We also invite you to become a member to receive our internationally respected journal,
Crisis, which offers the latest findings
from both basic research and practical experience in the fields of suicide prevention and crisis intervention.
Suicide and non-fatal suicidal behaviour are major public health problems across the world. Data from the WHO indicate that
approximately one million people worldwide die by suicide each year. This corresponds to one death by suicide every 40 seconds.
The number of lives lost each year through suicide exceeds the number of deaths due to homicide and war combined.
Suicide attempts and suicidal ideation are far more common; for example, the number of suicide attempts is up to 20 times the number of deaths by suicide.
But, suicide is preventable. We ask that if you are despairing that you contact a crisis center. Many people have found that talking helps to alleviate painful suicidal thoughts and feelings.
We ask you to continue helping us making a difference in the lives of those at risk of suicide.
Feel free to visit our Facebook Fan page or follow us on Twitter. Please do not hesitate to contact me to learn more about how you or your organization can participate in IASP.
Thank you for visiting.
Professor Jane Pirkis
Acting President of IASP
Director of the Centre for Mental Health
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
University of Melbourne
Members receive IASP's journal, Crisis, six times a year.
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