The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and LifeLine International share the same core belief – suicide everywhere in the world can be prevented.
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.
Launch of the IASP Education and Training in Suicide Prevention Special Interest Group
The aim of the Education and Training in Suicide Prevention Special Interest Group is to support the development of high-quality education in suicide prevention around the world.
Elections of the Council of National Representatives
In accordance with the IASP Constitution, the Election Committee has called for nominations for several positions of National Representatives.
World Mental Health Day 2023
“Mental health is a universal human right”. The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day is an undeniable truth.
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 – Day 4
It’s the last day of the conference. Telling you about it seems like a big responsibility. So, let’s get started without wasting any more words.
#IASPPIRAN2023 ECR Daily Blog – Day 3
The first lecture was presented by Prof. Vita Poštuvan who started the presentation with a provocative question of whether we all panicked unnecessarily, or should we still be concerned?
#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.
