International Association for Suicide Prevention

10/20/2026

The first African Summit on Su***de Prevention is underway in Kampala, convened by the Africa Su***de Prevention Association -ASPA in partnership with the Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Mental Health.

IASP is proud to partner in this landmark event, bringing together voices from across Africa and beyond to strengthen su***de prevention through collaboration and community-led solutions.

Day 1 highlighted key priorities such as empowering communities, strengthening local services, improving evidence and coordination, and sharing stories of survival, recovery and hope.

We look forward to the days ahead and to sharing more reflections from Kampala. Together, we can move from silence to action and strengthen su***de prevention across Africa through collaboration and community-led change.

10/10/2026

Today is the final day of Move for Life!

On World Mental Health Day, let’s finish strong! Whether you’ve been walking, running, cycling, swimming or moving in your own way, every kilometre counts towards raising awareness of su***de prevention and promoting mental wellbeing.

Don’t forget to submit your final distances today and celebrate being part of something bigger! Move for Life may be coming to an end, but the message continues: every conversation matters, and no one should have to struggle alone.

Thank you to everyone who has taken part and helped encourage conversations around mental health.

Find out more and submit your distances: https://www.iasp.info/wspd/moveforlife/

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day, and this year’s theme is “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change”.

People with lived experience of su***de bring insight that research and policy alone can’t offer. At IASP, we are building that perspective into our governance and programmes, including a new Lived Experience Advisory Group guided by our Special Interest Groups on Lived Experience and on Bereavement and Postvention.

We remain committed to making sure the voices of people with lived experience are heard, and that what we hear leads to change.

If you are struggling, you can find support near you at findahelpline.com

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09/16/2026

As the IASP Asia Pacific Regional Forum in Fiji comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who has been part of the past few days. It has been incredibly special to bring together people from across the Asia Pacific region and beyond to share experiences, learn from one another and explore the priorities, challenges and opportunities shaping su***de prevention across our communities.

Creating spaces for regional conversations like this is so important. While every country and community has its own context, there is so much we can learn from each other. The forum has provided opportunities to listen, exchange ideas, challenge our thinking and build connections that we hope will continue long after we leave Fiji.

Thank you to all our speakers, facilitators, moderators, workshop leads, panellists, partners and participants for sharing your knowledge, experiences and time so generously.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors — Ministry of Health & Medical Services - Fiji, Orygen, MATES in Construction, Character & Leadership Academy, Singapore StandBy Support After Su***de and CBM Global Disability Inclusion, whose generous support helped make this event possible.

And a very special thank you to our hosts and to everyone in Fiji who has welcomed the IASP community so warmly. The spirit of connection, community and talanoa has been such an important part of the forum. We hope the conversations and connections made here will continue to strengthen collaboration and support su***de prevention work across the Asia Pacific region.

From all of us at IASP, vinaka vakalevu.

09/16/2026

The workshops at the IASP Asia Pacific Regional Forum have been a chance to get beyond presentations and really work through some of the issues facing su***de prevention across the region, including how we communicate about su***de safely online, how approaches can be adapted to different cultural contexts, how communities can lead postvention, and how new technologies like AI can be used safely.

Participants have been getting involved in practical activities, sharing experiences and testing ideas together. From working through real-life scenarios around safety planning and coronial processes, to exploring how AI could be used safely in moments of crisis, the sessions have encouraged people to consider what these approaches look like in their own communities.

There has also been a strong focus on learning from local knowledge and experience, including Indigenous and Pacific approaches, community-led postvention and the meaningful involvement of people with lived experience in shaping research, policy and practice.

What has stood out is the willingness to share what is working, question what could be improved and learn from different perspectives. These conversations are an important part of building knowledge and connections across the region and turning shared learning into practical action.

A huge thank you to all of our workshop facilitators for creating such thoughtful, engaging spaces for learning and discussion, and for sharing their knowledge and experience with participants from across the region.

09/15/2026

At the IASP Asia Pacific Regional Forum in Fiji, delegates came together for three Ideas Exchange sessions designed to put shared thinking at the heart of the conversation. Rather than presentations, the sessions created space to explore questions together, challenge perspectives and build on each other’s ideas. Conversations explored making social media safer, the opportunities and challenges AI presents for su***de prevention, and the perspectives of Pacific Island communities.

The value of this format lies not only in the ideas shared, but in the connections it creates. Bringing different experiences and expertise into the same conversation can open new possibilities for collaboration, helping ideas move beyond the room and into the work happening across our communities.

Thank you to everyone who contributed, and to our moderators, Professor Jo Robinson, Professor Nicholas Procter and Dr Elizabeth Paton, for guiding the exchanges.

09/15/2026

The Ideas Exchange brings the whole delegation into the conversation. Across three interactive sessions, participants shared ideas, perspectives and lived experience while exploring social media safety, AI and legislation, and the future of su***de prevention across the Pacific Islands.

Hear what participants took away from the experience.

09/15/2026

As the first day of the IASP Asia Pacific Regional Forum came to a close in Fiji, we gathered for a candlelight vigil to remember those who have died by su***de, acknowledge those who have been affected, those who may be struggling, and to hold space for hope. The vigil was hosted by Jeremaia Merekula, Team Lead at Lifeline Fiji, and Permanent Secretary Selina Camaibau Kuruleca, Office of the Ministry for Justice, Fiji. Together, we reflected on the importance of connection and continuing our shared commitment to su***de prevention. A moving close to the first day of the Forum, and a reminder of why this work matters.

09/14/2026

Rauto highlights gaps in services, data and access, particularly in rural and maritime areas

09/14/2026