Digital spaces are evolving fast & so are the risks to young people’s mental health. Tomorrow at #WHA79, IASP, @orygen.org.au, @safeonlinefund.bsky.social & @crisistextline.bsky.social host a discussion on online safety & suicide prevention, moderated by Marija Manojlovic. Join us: iasp.info/wha79

This week at the 79th World Health Assembly, we’re looking forward to connecting with global health leaders, partners, and advocates to strengthen collaboration and accelerate progress on one of the most urgent public health priorities of our time: suicide prevention and mental health. #WHA79

The 17th TRIPLE i Conference is taking place this week via Zoom. Honouring the late Prof Andrej Marušič, TRIPLE i brings together international experts, early-career scholars, professionals & individuals with lived experience to explore new directions in suicide research & prevention. bit.ly/3Riv5lN

Crisis helplines are exploring how AI can enhance support while safeguarding empathy, ethics, and trust. Hear from Isar Mazer, Brad Pendergraft & Christopher Nathe on real-world lessons and future considerations. Join us on 14 May 2026 for ‘AI Use in Helpline Settings’. Register: bit.ly/4eDuF3d

Join us in Geneva at the 79th World Health Assembly for a side event hosted by IASP, @safeonlinefund.bsky.social, @orygen.org.au and @crisistextline.bsky.social, exploring how AI and social media platforms can be designed and governed to protect vulnerable people. Register: iasp.info/wha79 #WHA79

Join IASP, PAHO & the University of Toronto for the Partnerships for Life Americas Virtual Summit: Connecting Research and Implementation for Suicide Prevention, to strengthen partnerships & ensure suicide prevention efforts translate into lasting impact across the Americas. Register: bit.ly/4wg3BNO

Online platforms & AI tools are now the first point of contact for many people in distress. Ensuring that these systems respond safely is now a global public health priority. Join IASP, @safeonlinefund.bsky.social, @orygen.org.au & @crisistextline.bsky.social at #WHA79. Register: iasp.info/wha79

Earlybird registration for #ESSSB21 closes 4 May 2026. Join researchers, clinicians, practitioners and advocates from across Europe and beyond to share knowledge, strengthen collaboration and advance suicide prevention efforts. Register: bit.ly/491UeqQ

Register for the latest Partnerships for Life Webinar focusing on the future of suicide prevention in the Americas. 📅 Thursday 23 April, 12:00 EDT (UTC-4) Chaired by Dr Elizabeth Seaward 🗣️ Featuring guest speakers: Dr Richard McKeon Dr Karen Scavacini Register today: bit.ly/4cmwSyp

Join the latest webinar from the IASP Suicide Prevention in LGBTQIA+ Communities Special Interest Group: Centering Community Work and Mutual Aid as Critical Prevention Efforts for and by Queer-Trans Communities in India. Featuring Raj Mariwala, @mariwalahealth.bsky.social. Register: bit.ly/3OFcBuP

Today is #WorldHealthDay. This year’s theme, "Together for health. Stand with science", celebrates scientific collaboration and highlights the multilateral cooperation needed to turn evidence into action.

Don't miss the upcoming IASP/ @iasr-suicide.bsky.social Research Webinar, chaired by Professor Holly Wilcox. 📅 19 March 2026, 08:00 EDT (UTC-4) 🗣️Featuring: Professor Anna Mueller Associate Professor Dr Sakina Rizvi Assistant Professor Shira Barzilay 🔗 bit.ly/4ltTXlE

In this #InternationalWomensDay episode of the IASP Reach In, Reach Out podcast, Prof Jo Robinson & Dr Lakshmi Vijayakumar host a conversation exploring suicidal behaviour in women and girls with a panel of special guests. Listen: bit.ly/4bewHn1

Gender inequality doesn't just shape how women live, it can shape whether they live. Professor Merete Nordentoft is clear: fighting for gender equality is one of the most powerful things we can do to prevent suicide in women around the world. #InternationalWomensDay

This #InternationalWomensDay, IASP spotlights women in suicide prevention research and the need to shape prevention for women and girls worldwide. Pathways to crisis differ from men, shaped by gender-based violence, reproductive health, caregiving burdens and structural inequalities.

Abstract submissions are now open for the IASP Pan-America Regional Forum, to be held in Costa Rica from 9-11 November 2026. The event will focus on regional priorities and translation of research. Submissions close 21 July 2026. https://bit.ly/4u4DCHT

Abstract submissions are now open for the IASP Asia Pacific Regional Forum, to be held in Fiji from 14–16 September 2026. The event will focus on the impact of isolation and the unique challenge of suicide prevention in the Pacific Islands. Submissions close 7 July 2026. https://bit.ly/4binxaa

IASP Lived Experience SIG Co-Chair Bronwen Edwards reviews The Long Sleep: A Practical Guide to Supporting Young People with Suicidal Thoughts by Kate Hill, highlighting its value in helping readers better understand and respond to youth suicide risk. Read more: https://bit.ly/4cES8Qm

Join host Professor Jo Robinson, with special guests Professor Matthew Spittal, Dr Ursula Whiteside, and Dr Salim Salmi as they examine the growing role of artificial intelligence in suicide prevention in the latest episode of the IASP Reach In, Reach Out podcast. Listen: https://bit.ly/4aMB5JR

Join us for the upcoming IASP Partnerships for Life Webinar! 📅 Thursday 26 February 2026, 13:00 PKT (UTC+5) Co-Chaired by Professor Murad Khan. 🗣️Featuring: Dr Marjan Fathi Professor Nazish Imran Mahatab El Haj Register today: https://bit.ly/4aZTrbo

IASP & 113 Suicide Prevention are proud to announce the launch of the Research Library for Suicide-Related Instruments and Items, a free online resource featuring over 140 instruments and 1,600 individual items designed to assess suicidality. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3MnKMGx

Join us for the upcoming webinar, Finding Our Way: Co-Design as a Compass in Suicide Prevention, exploring innovative approaches to suicide prevention research and practice across the region, with a focus on early-career researchers. Register today: https://bit.ly/4kguwmT

Join Dr @sspencerthomas.bsky.social and Francisco Valenzuela as they unpack how isolation, long rotations, fatigue, and workplace culture increase suicide risk, and how lived-experience leadership can redesign systems to protect lives and strengthen culture. Listen: bit.ly/4tevjZP

Abstract submission extended! You now have until Monday, 26th January 2026 to submit your oral and poster abstracts for #ESSSB21. Join us at one of the most significant international gatherings dedicated to suicide prevention. https://bit.ly/3NmKH5Z

Abstract deadline approaching! Submit your oral and poster abstracts for #ESSSB21 by Sunday, 18th January 2026. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of one of the most significant events in suicide prevention. bit.ly/3NmKH5Z

Don't miss the latest Research Webinar from the International Association for Suicide Prevention and the International Academy of Suicide Research, chaired by Prof Chan Lai Fong. 📅 22 Jan 2026 🗣️ Featuring: Dr Atsuro Tsutsumi Dr Muhammad Hanif Bin Abd Latif Dr Ravivarma Rao https://bit.ly/49qy6WG

The IASP Reach In, Reach Out podcast explores the complexities of suicide, aiming to reduce stigma and encourage understanding. Through conversations with experts and advocates, we hope to spark meaningful dialogue. Listen today: https://bit.ly/49gDmgF

We know that this time of year can be challenging. If you’re struggling, please remember that support is available. You can reach free and confidential support anytime via phone, text, or webchat here: https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp

Our World Suicide Prevention Day Impact Report 2025 is out now. Thank you to everyone around the world who contributed, participated, and helped change the narrative on suicide. Read the full report and see the global impact we made together: https://bit.ly/48NqAWW

Thank you for your support throughout the year. Together, we’ve made meaningful progress in advancing suicide prevention globally. Our Central Office is now closed until 5 Jan 2026, but support is always available should you need to reach out at findahelpline.com/i/iasp

The IASP Climate Change and Suicidality Special Interest Group has had a correspondence letter published in The Lancet Planetary Health, highlighting a crucial gap in current climate & mental health research & encouraging wider engagement with this emerging field. https://bit.ly/497XgKA

The WHO have developed an evidence-based resource, Preventing Suicide: How to Start a Suicide Bereavement Support Group, in collaboration with the IASP Suicide Bereavement & Postvention Special Interest Group, to support those wishing to facilitate a support group. https://bit.ly/4abVpWn

Universal health coverage means access to quality care without financial hardship, yet over half the world lacks essential health services, and mental health is underfunded. On #UHCDay we urge leaders to protect people from unaffordable health costs and strengthen mental health care.

We are delighted to announce that Colombo, Sri Lanka, has been selected as the host city for the IASP 34th World Congress in 2027. Sri Lanka’s successful bid reflects the country’s remarkable journey in suicide prevention.

On #HumanRightsDay, we celebrate Kenya’s historic move to decriminalise suicide. The High Court ruled punitive approaches violate rights. Years of advocacy show: people in crisis need support, not punishment.

Today is #HumanRightsDay 2025! With the theme, 'Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials', we are reminded that human rights bring safety, dignity, and belonging into daily life and protecting these rights, including the right to mental health, is essential for suicide prevention.

Join Dr Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social, and guest Dr Colleen Saringer as they explore how job strain impacts families and contributes to work-related suicide risk in the latest episode hosted by the IASP Suicide and the Workplace Special Interest Group. Listen: bit.ly/4iQ63o2

Join host Temitayo Eniola Omigbule with Professor Taiwo Lateef Sheikh and Merab Mulindi as they explore the vital role communities play in mental well-being and suicide prevention, highlighting local engagement, cultural support and grassroots initiatives. Listen: https://bit.ly/3Y2jMON

Don't miss the upcoming IASP Partnerships for Life Webinar! 📅 Tuesday 9 December 2025, 13:00 IST (UTC+5:30) Co-Chaired by Professor Vikas Menon and Professor Paul Yip. 🗣️Featuring: Dr Kamal Gautam Professor Ying-Yeh Chen Register today: https://bit.ly/484qzgU

#GivingTuesday is an opportunity to sustain global suicide prevention efforts. Your support - through time, advocacy, knowledge sharing, or contributions - helps our mission to prevent suicide & alleviate its effects. Help keep our work moving forward and donate today: https://bit.ly/43QEWmy

IASP strengthened national suicide prevention strategies and expanded learning across 120 countries this year. Together, we’re building a global network to prevent suicide. This #GivingTuesday, please consider supporting our work: https://bit.ly/43QEWmy

Suicide prevention saves lives, but it remains one of the most underfunded areas of global health. From low and middle-income countries to high-income communities, support is critical. Join us in amplifying suicide prevention globally this #GivingTuesday. Donate: https://bit.ly/43QEWmy

Don't miss the launch of the IASP Social Determinants of Suicide SIG today. This webinar is a unique chance to connect with a community of researchers, practitioners & advocates focused on addressing the broader social factors influencing suicide risk. Register: https://bit.ly/4oYeeRn

Join us on 26 November for the official launch of the IASP Social Determinants of Suicide Special Interest Group. Co-Chairs, Dr Eve Griffin, Dr Lay San Too & Assoc Prof Angela Rintoul will share the SIG’s mission, research insights, and invite members to join. Register: https://bit.ly/4oYeeRn

On International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, we’re highlighting the power of lived experience in suicide prevention. Join our host, Prof Chan Lai Fong & guest, Alia Ali as they discuss the importance of meaningfully including & empowering people with lived experience: bit.ly/447kkXl

Today is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. A time to remember, honour, and support those who've lost someone to suicide. At IASP, we stand with survivors and reaffirm our commitment to compassion, community, and meaningful support.

Don't miss the upcoming @IASPinfo/@IASR_Suicide Research Webinar, chaired by Assoc Prof Emmanuel Nii Boye Quarshie. 📅 Thursday 20 November 2025, 12:00 GMT. 🗣️ Featuring: Alondra Guadalupe Gomez Flores Irene Nyarkoah Bokpin Dr Faith Martin 🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4oRZuDb

Don't miss our upcoming webinar on Youth Priorities in Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention Research — exploring key priorities, gaps, and opportunities to shape future youth prevention research. 📅 12 Nov, 20:00 NZDT (UTC+13) 🔗 https://bit.ly/43B9IQ0

Join our Youth Priorities in Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention Research webinar — exploring key priorities, gaps, and opportunities to shape future youth prevention research. 📅 12 Nov, 20:00 NZDT (UTC+13) 🔗 https://bit.ly/43B9IQ0

The World Health Organization African Region has launched a new Mental Health Dashboard, providing a comprehensive overview of mental health indicators across the region. Find out more: bit.ly/47mN8Nu