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 with people from all over the world who are also passionate about saving lives.
Highlights from the IASP 33rd World Congress
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
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.
Empowering Early Career Researchers – A great start at the banks of the Danube!
As an Early Career Researcher, attending the IASP World Congress is always a highlight—it’s consistently a wonderful opportunity to make new connections and form friendships that last for years.
IASP Honours 2025 Award Recipients at World Congress in Vienna
IASP proudly honoured the 2025 recipients of its prestigious awards during a special ceremony held yesterday at the 33rd World Congress in Vienna.
IASP at the 78th World Health Assembly
IASP was honoured to join global health leaders at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, where mental health continued to gain vital momentum on the global policy agenda.
New WHO Suicide Data Reaffirms Urgent Need for Global Prevention Efforts
The World Health Organization’s newly released report, Suicide Worldwide in 2021: Global Health Estimates, reveals a global total of 727,000 suicide deaths, up from 703,000 in 2019, underscoring the ongoing challenge suicide presents to global public health.
President’s Message
As we approach the 33rd IASP World Congress next week in Vienna, I want to take a moment to reflect on our collective achievements and the exciting opportunities ahead.
IASP 33rd World Congress Returns to Austria to Mark 65th Anniversary
In 2025, the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) proudly marks their 65th anniversary. This special occasion will be commemorated at the 33rd World Congress, returning to Austria, the birthplace of IASP, from 10-13 June 2025 in the historic city of Vienna.
