The aim of the Education and Training in Suicide Prevention Special Interest Group is to support the development of high-quality education in suicide prevention around the world.
World Health Organization (WHO) launches Policy Brief on the Decriminalisation of Suicide and Suicide Attempts
As part of global efforts to address mental health and suicide prevention, the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a comprehensive policy brief on the decriminalisation of suicide and suicide attempts.
WHO Launches Updated Suicide Prevention Resource for Media Professionals
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently launched the fourth version of “Preventing Suicide: A Resource for Media Professionals”. Developed through ongoing collaboration between WHO and the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), this resource is a significant tool towards promoting responsible media reporting on suicide.
Summary Report from the Partnerships for Life Americas Region
In April 2023, Partnerships for Life launched its first series of workshops on National Suicide Prevention Strategies in the Americas.
Countdown to IASP 32nd World Congress, Piran, Slovenia
As the 32nd IASP World Congress grows near, we continue to plan for an exceptional conference.
President’s Message
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.
