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IASP is dedicated to preventing suicidal behaviour, alleviating its effects, and providing a forum for the sharing of information.

IASP Special Interest Groups offer the opportunity for our community of members, researchers, professionals, lay people and volunteers to focus deeply on a specific aspect of su***de and su***de prevention. Current themes include: Lived Experience, Development of Effective National Su***de Prevention Strategy and Practice, Helplines Best Practices, Genetics and Neurobiology of Su***de, Nomenclatur

e, Postvention (Su***de Bereavement), Su***de in the Workplace, Su***de and the Media, Su***de in Prisons and Su***de in the Elderly. IASP annually hosts World Su***de Prevention Day

05/19/2026

Generative AI is accelerating both the opportunities and risks that vulnerable individuals face online. There is a growing consensus among policy makers, civil society, and the research community that safety by design must be embedded at all levels of digital development and governance. Join IASP, and for a side event tomorrow on this important issue at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva.

Registration link in bio.

05/19/2026

Brian Ahmedani reflects on the single official su***de prevention side event at the 79th World Health Assembly and highlights a clear message: su***de prevention works best when we work together across borders, systems, and communities. A powerful reminder that collaboration isn’t optional — it’s essential to saving lives worldwide.

05/01/2026

Digital technologies and artificial intelligence are rapidly transforming the way people seek information, communicate, and access support. For people experiencing suicidal ideation or emotional distress, online platforms and AI-enabled tools are increasingly becoming the first points of contact. Ensuring that these systems respond safely is now a global public health priority.

IASP, Safe Online, Orygen and Crisis Text Line will be discussing this at a side event during the 79th World Health Assembly.

Register here: iasp.info/wha79

03/08/2026

In this special episode, Professor Jo Robinson and Dr Lakshmi Vijayakumar, bring together a distinguished panel to discuss suicidal behaviour in women and girls in recognition of International Women's Day. Joining the conversation are leading experts Professor Keith Hawton, Professor Prabha Chandra, and Professor Ann John.

Recorded live at the SNEHA Su***de Update 2026, the conversation forms part of the celebrations marking 40 years of the SNEHA Foundation, a milestone reflecting decades of leadership, compassion, and commitment to su***de prevention. The discussion explores persistently high su***de rates among women in low- and middle-income countries, the concerning rise in self-harm among young women, and the intersecting pressures that shape risk, including domestic violence, financial stress, and major life transitions.

Panellists also examine the role of social media as both a potential risk environment and an avenue for support, highlighting the need for stronger regulation and greater mental health expertise within technology governance. A consistent theme throughout the conversation is the importance of integrated, cross-sector approaches, linking mental health, public health, social services, education, and technology policy to effectively prevent su***de among women and girls.

IASP’s Su***de in Women and Girls Taskforce works to understand data trends, influencing factors and effective interventions around female suicidal behaviour to encourage the development of evidence-based, evaluated approaches and interventions to prevent su***de in women and younger girls. The taskforce draws on expertise from across the globe, including related research communities, lived experience, and minority and vulnerable groups. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4s2lZr1

Listen to the full episode: https://bit.ly/4bewHn1

03/08/2026

This , IASP is calling for su***de prevention approaches that recognise the distinct and varied contexts women and girls face around the world. Preventing su***de among women and girls isn't just a health issue, it's a rights issue. Education, freedom from violence, reproductive rights, an end to forced marriage. These aren't separate conversations. They are su***de prevention.

03/08/2026

IASP is putting a spotlight on women in su***de prevention research and on the considerations for shaping su***de prevention in women and girls around the world. The pathways that lead women to crisis are not the same as those for men, they are shaped by gender-based violence, reproductive health, caregiving burdens, and deep structural inequalities that vary across cultures and contexts. Yet women's experiences have historically been underrepresented in research, policy, and prevention. IASP is committed to changing that by championing research that centres women's lives, amplifying their voices, and advocating for the gender equality and rights-based approaches that are fundamental to prevention.

03/08/2026

This International Women's Day, IASP is shining a spotlight on women and su***de prevention because the pathways that lead women to crisis are shaped by unique social, cultural and structural forces that demand our attention. Su***de is the leading cause of death for young women in India, and Sonali Kumar has seen firsthand how the burdens of caste, class and caregiving fall unequally on women. Their voices must be at the centre of su***de research and prevention, not as an afterthought, but as a priority.

03/08/2026

This International Women's Day, IASP is putting a spotlight on women in su***de prevention research and on the considerations for shaping su***de prevention in women and girls around the world. The pathways that lead women to crisis are not the same as those for men, they are shaped by gender-based violence, reproductive health, caregiving burdens, and deep structural inequalities that vary across cultures and contexts. Yet women's experiences have historically been underrepresented in research, policy, and prevention. IASP is committed to changing that by championing research that centres women's lives, amplifying their voices, and advocating for the gender equality and rights-based approaches that are fundamental to prevention.

02/26/2026

IASP’s Special Interest Group on Lived Experience Co-Chair, Bronwen Edwards, has written a thoughtful review of The Long Sleep: A Practical Guide to Supporting Young People with Suicidal Thoughts by Kate Hill.

In her review, Edwards reflects on how the book brings together research, practical guidance and lived experience to create an accessible and compassionate resource for families, educators and communities. Drawing on both her personal and professional experience, she highlights the book’s value in helping readers better understand and respond to youth su***de risk, while offering sensitive and considered advice for those engaging with this important and challenging topic.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4cES8Qm

02/24/2026

IASP is pleased to announce the establishment of a new series of Regional Forums, designed to strengthen collaboration, knowledge exchange, and collective action on su***de prevention across all world regions. Regional Forums represent a new chapter in IASP’s event programme, building on the success of previous regional meetings while expanding opportunities for engagement, partnership, and impact.

We are delighted to confirm the IASP Asia Pacific Regional Forum will take place in Fiji from 14–16 September 2026. Open to participants across (and beyond) the region, this forum will focus on regional priorities with an additional focus on isolation and challenges of su***de prevention in the Pacific Islands. This will be followed by the IASP Pan America Regional Forum in Costa Rica from 9–11 November 2026, a bilingual forum following on from the inaugural meeting in Minnesota, November 2024, which will again focus on regional priorities and translation of research.

IASP Regional Forums will bring together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and leaders with lived experience to address regional priorities and strengthen coordinated responses to su***de prevention. The events will provide accessible, inclusive platforms focused on practical skills, innovation, and culturally relevant solutions tailored to the needs of each region.

Further information on registration and abstract submission will be shared in the coming weeks.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4rZDnvV

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