It’s now more than 18 months since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Almost 4 million people have lost their lives and 200 million people have been diagnosed with COVID around the globe.
IASP President Professor Rory O’Connor’s Presidential Message July 2021
A key concern for our IASP community remains the potential impact of the pandemic and the associated restriction measures on public mental health and suicide rates.
When It Is Darkest: Review
When It Is Darkest: Why People Die By Suicide is an incredible resource, which combines personal anecdotes and research in a poignant and sensitive way.
Regional suicide prevention networks: launch of a new initiative
IASP and the World Health Organization (WHO) recognise the need to encourage and support countries to develop, implement and evaluate national suicide prevention strategies.
Co-Chairs of the National & Regional Representatives
An update from the co-chairs of National and Regional Representatives of IASP, from Ghana and Uruguay.
IASP AWARD Nominations – Now Open
IASP provides awards for those who have contributed in a significant way to the furthering of the aims of the Association.
Suicide Research Methods: A Comprehensive Overview
Suicide remains a complex and persistent public health problem globally. Research is essential to enhance our understanding of suicide and its prevention.
12th Triple i Virtual Conference
We are thrilled to invite you to the 12th Triple i Virtual Conference, a collaborative event brought to you by Slovene Centre for Suicide Research, De Leo Fund Onlus and the International Association for Suicide Prevention.
IASP’s Protocol for Responding to Global and Cross-National Public Health Emergencies and Natural Disasters
In April 2020, Professor Murad Khan, the then IASP President, in response to the threats to global mental health and the risk of suicidal behaviour resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, established a Presidential Special Task Force on COVID-19 (PSTFC).
