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STATEMENT ON STRATEGY TO REDUCING SUICIDE BY FIREARMS

We established the goal to reduce the annual suicide rate by 20% by 2025 to drive urgency and action that saves lives.

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Announces $8.5 Million Investment in Research Funding for Genetics, Neurobiology, Therapies, Interventions and More

AFSP announced 36 new research grants totaling $8.5 million, making the organization’s total research investment in FY 2026 more than $30 million.

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LifeStance Health Foundation Partners with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to Advance Mental Health Research

LifeStance Health Foundation, an organization endowed by LifeStance that funds interventional research to address the biggest areas of opportunity in mental health, today announced a $100,000 grant to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).

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Lola Young Joins Audacy's We Can Survive Lineup Starring Ed Sheeran, Goo Goo Dolls, Alex Warren and Shaboozey

Audacy’s sold-out 12th annual We Can Survive concert, presented by VEG, announces singer Lola Young will join Ed Sheeran, Goo Goo Dolls, Audacy LAUNCH artist Alex Warren and Shaboozey for its annual night of music supporting the company’s I'm Listening mental health initiative.

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Reaches Over 188,000 Construction Workers with Hard Hat Courage Initiative

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) today announced that its Hard Hat Courage initiative has reached more than 188,000 craft and construction industry professionals with its suicide prevention education and awareness campaign since May 2025.

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AFSP Offers Resources and Learning to Fight Suicide in Hispanic & Latine Communities this Hispanic Heritage Month

This Hispanic Heritage Month the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is encouraging Hispanic and Latine communities to support those who are struggling with their mental health through events and resources.

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The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Earns Prestigious Recognition from Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) for Talk Saves Lives Program

AFSP’s flagship education program, Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention (TSL), recently earned recognition from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) on its Best Practices Registry (BPR).

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AFSP Encourages Looking Out for Each Other for National Suicide Prevention Month By Walking and More

September is National Suicide Prevention Month and this year the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is underscoring looking out for each other by encouraging the public to join one of the hundreds of community Out of the Darkness Walks starting in September and going through the fall.

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Audacy’s Annual “I’m Listening” Broadcast Returns This September

Audacy’s initiative, “I’m Listening,” continues to lead the national conversation on mental health with its annual broadcast special. In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10 and National Suicide Prevention Month, all Audacy stations nationwide will air the “I’m Listening” broadcast that week.

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Offers New Community-Based Program Supporting People Who Have Experienced a Loss to Suicide

Caring Communities: Guidance for Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss is a new one-hour presentation, available in-person or virtually, designed to provide participants (age 18+) with information, resources, and practical guidance on how to support someone who has experienced a recent loss to suicide.

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Ending the Federal LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention Line is a Public Health Failure

Last month, the federal government announced it would eliminate the national suicide prevention hotline’s specialized services for LGBTQ+ callers — a decision that pulls vital support away from some of the most at-risk young people in America.

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Denounces Harmful Medicaid Cuts That Undermine Suicide Prevention Efforts

Today, the United States Congress voted to strip millions of Americans of their health insurance amid an ongoing national mental health emergency at a time when rates of depression, anxiety, addiction and suicidal crises are high.