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.
Self Injury Awareness Day
Self-injury awareness day or self-harm awareness day is an international event observed annually on the 1st of March to raise awareness on the topic.
IASP Australasian Research Workshop 2023
The IASP Australasian Research Workshop 2023 aimed to develop collaboration among experts, industry leaders, and early career researchers (ECRs).
Suicide Prevention in Primary Care SIG
Globally, an estimated 703,000 people die by suicide each year among which includes up to 80% who visited their primary care physician in the year prior to their death. Primary care is the bedrock of any health system and as such, has a vital role to play in a system-wide […]
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.
Human Rights Day 2022
Human Rights Day, celebrated every year on December 10, is being observed this year under the theme “Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All”.
Black Dog Institute Summit on Self-Harm
Self-harm, a topic often given short-shrift, was the focus of the recent Black Dog Institute Summit on Self-Harm, held in Sydney.
