American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Massachusetts Chapter

10/16/2026

As a clinical psychologist whose research focuses on issues surrounding su***de, Yossi Levi-Belz has come to learn that suffering does not end with the su***de event.

Recent studies show that over 60 people are profoundly affected by each su***de death. This means that every year, about 50 million people become part of a group known as su***de loss survivors.

Read the full blog: https://afsp.org/story/to-turn-a-personal-tragedy-into-triumph

Join other loss survivors on Saturday, November 21, for . Learn more: afsp.org/survivorday 💙

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Every year, about 50 million people become part of a group known as su***de loss survivors. There is so much that needs to be done – and so much that can be done – to connect these loss survivors with support and understanding as they navigate the journey of coping with tragic loss.

10/11/2026

We all have a role to play in preventing LGBTQ+ su***de.

Pride Pathways: Su***de Prevention for LGBTQ+ Communities and Allies is a 90-minute presentation designed to deepen understanding of how su***de impacts the LGBTQ+ community.

Intended for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies, participants will learn:
🏳️‍🌈 How su***de affects the LGBTQ+ community
⚠️ How to recognize su***de risk factors, protective factors, and warning signs
💙 And more

Learn more at afsp.org/pridepathways 🔗

10/11/2026

On , find ways to support and uplift the LGBTQ+ community around you. 🏳️‍🌈

Speak out against discrimination, educate yourself, and stand with your loved ones each and every day.

For more support, visit afsp.org/LGBTQ

10/10/2026

On , we want to remind you that mental health is just as important as physical health.🧠✨💙

Create space today to support your mental health — even if it's something small. Get outside for five minutes, do a breathing exercise, or talk with a loved one who brings you joy. You got this!

10/09/2026

As a counselor of primarily Latinx clients, Camila and her patients are no strangers to resilience.

“Growing up in a third world country makes you tough, but it also nurtures your resilience – and our clients are resilient.”

Camila draws on resilience as a key tool to help her clients navigate unique challenges that affect their mental health, such as immigration, documentation, and mental health care stigma.

Read Camila’s story:

One of the main challenges my clients experience is the stigma of seeking mental health services. This stigma is rooted in our Latinx/Hispanic family values, and comes from a belief that is necessary to keep our problems within the family.

10/08/2026

Your healing journey is as unique as your relationship with the one you lost. Grief isn’t linear, and everyone moves through it in their own way. 💙

Join others who are also exploring their paths through grief at a event near you. Register: afsp.org/survivorday 🔗

10/07/2026

In a moment of crisis, access to a fi***rm at home can impact the outcome of family members at risk for su***de, especially minors.

An AFSP funded study led by Paul Nestadt, MD found that statewide policies such as Child Access Prevention (CAPS) laws, requiring fi***rm owners to practice safe storage, can save children's lives.

Read more: afsp.org/fi***rmsandsu***derates

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10/06/2026

Hope walks here. 💙✨

Every step taken in our Out of the Darkness Walks is a step toward a world without su***de. 👟 Ready to step up for ***deprevention?

Find your local walk, register, or start a team today at the link in our bio.

10/06/2026

Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Su***de Prevention for Latinx and Hispanic Communities is a community presentation that covers what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and the strategies that can help save lives. 💜

Join us tomorrow, October 7th, 2026 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm ET

Register here 👉 https://tsl-latinx-1007.attendease.com/?_gl=1%2Apwwt9%2A_gcl_au%2AOTIwNjk3NDM5LjE3ODY5OTYxODA.