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Stories written by Robert Gebbia, AFSP Chief Executive Officer

Aaron T. Beck, M.D.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Mourns the Passing of Dr. Aaron T. Beck

Executives from the nation’s 16 leading mental health advocacy organizations mourn the passing of Dr. Aaron T. Beck, a giant in the field of psychiatry. Few people deserve the title of icon or legend in the mental health field – Dr. Beck was one of them.

Paula Clayton, M.D.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Mourns the Passing of Dr. Paula Clayton

Dr. Clayton served as AFSP’s Chief Medical Officer from 2006 to 2013 and was instrumental in helping to expand AFSP’s suicide prevention research and its educational programs. She worked closely with AFSP’s scientific community, as well as its growing network of chapters across the country.

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Statement by Robert Gebbia, CEO from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

AFSP remains dedicated to addressing mental health and suicide prevention needs within underrepresented communities and we will continue to use our national platform to protect and support the mental health of the Asian American community.

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The Overnight Virtual Experience: Generating Awareness, Impact, and Hope to Stop Suicide

Whether we are walking all night together, or we are home and safely distanced, our Overnight family is helping create a world without suicide. There is reason for hope.

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Announcing a New Call to Action from the Surgeon General on Suicide Prevention

We at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) are excited to announce the release of the Surgeon General's Call to Action to Implement the National Strategy to Prevent Suicide.

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Responding to Racism and Mental Health Inequity

During this difficult time, AFSP remains dedicated to its mission of saving lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide – and to supporting one another, and standing together against intolerance.

Robert Gebbia, CEO

Diversity & Inclusion: A Message from AFSP’s Chief Executive Officer

AFSP is dedicated to a process of change knowing that long-term, sustained efforts are needed. Over the past month, the AFSP family has reflected on what we can do to affect positive change in diversity and inclusion.

Robert Gebbia, CEO

CEO Update from Bob Gebbia

It’s more important than ever, right now, to stay connected to family, friends, co-workers, classmates and others through phone calls and online.

Robert Gebbia, CEO

Novedades del CEO, por Bob Gebbia

Ahora más que nunca es importante mantenerse conectado con familiares, amigos, compañeros de trabajo, compañeros de clase y otros a través de llamadas telefónicas y en línea.

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Finding Purpose in Light of This Week's News

We are saddened by today’s news of the tragic loss of CNN reporter Anthony Bourdain to suicide.

Robert Gebbia, CEO

Suicide is Not Cowardly

Suicide is not a choice. Suicide is a health issue. Suicide can result if a mental illness—like major depression or bipolar disorder—goes untreated, in the same way that a patient can die from pneumonia if they go untreated.

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