Once again, this quarter has been filled with exciting projects and activities at IASP. Indeed, at recent Board meetings, we’ve been delighted to hear how plans for our various conferences have been developing.
32nd World Congress to convene in Europe in September 2023
IASP is delighted to host the 32nd World Congress in Piran, Slovenia from 19-23 September 2023.
IASP’s Organisational Evaluation
The IASP Executive Committee has commissioned an organisational evaluation of IASP to obtain valid information about the performance of the association, the factors that affect performance and recommendations for future development.
Partnerships for Life: Global Initiative to Prevent Suicide
The Partnerships for Life initiative continues to go from strength to strength, focused on its mission to enhance knowledge about suicide prevention programmes and activities across the different world regions.
Updates from the LGBTQA+ Special Interest Group
As the sun sets on the closing of an incredibly hopeful and life-affirming Sydney World Pride, LGBTQA+ people continue to face increased risks of experiencing poor mental health, self-harm and suicidal behaviours.
IASP Australasian Research Workshop 2023
The IASP Australasian Research Workshop 2023 aimed to develop collaboration among experts, industry leaders, and early career researchers (ECRs).
IASP Presidents’ Message
Another year is upon us! So I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you all the very best for 2023. 2022 was another incredibly productive year for IASP.
Mental Health & Suicide Prevention in Universal Health Coverage
Universal Health Coverage Day is celebrated every year on the 12th of December with an aim to promote universal access to affordable and high-quality healthcare services.
World Suicide Prevention Day
Globally, an estimated 703,000 people die by suicide each year among which 77% of the deaths occur in low-and middle-income countries (WHO 2022). These global suicide rates are a serious public health concern. Every life lost to suicide creates a devastating impact to families, communities, and nations. To highlight this issue […]









