Stories about Research
Having COURAGE: Using Science to Develop a Framework for Healthy Recovery after a Suicide Attempt
Dr. Yosef Sokol is an AFSP-funded researcher who studies recovery after suicidal crises. His research looks at how a sense of personal identity and connection to one’s future self may lower suicide risk and help people build a fulfilling life after a suicidal crisis.
Research Roundup October 2026: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Without Research, There’s No Suicide Prevention: New Research Grants Totaling $9.47M Make This Work Possible
AFSP announced 29 new grants totaling $9.47M, with the organization's total research investment surpassing $100M and supporting approximately 900 research grants since its founding in 1987.
Research Roundup September 2026: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Research Roundup August 2026: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
Research Roundup July 2026: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Research Roundup June 2026: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Research Roundup May 2026: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
April Research Roundup 2026: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Women Suicide Prevention Researchers Are Making History Every Day
In recognition of Women’s History Month, we’ve rounded up just a few videos highlighting some of the world’s leading women suicide prevention researchers.
March Research Roundup 2026: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
February Research Roundup 2026: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
January Research Roundup 2026: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
December Research Roundup 2025: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Research Roundup November 2025: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
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.
Research Roundup October 2025: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Research Roundup September 2025: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Research Roundup August 2025: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Research Roundup July 2025: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Research Roundup June 2025: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
From Early Career to Lifetime Achievement: Honoring Suicide Prevention Researchers at the 2025 Award Dinner
Recently, AFSP gathered at the Conrad Hotel in New York City for our annual Research Award Dinner. It was a night of celebration and reflection, in which we were able to honor our 2025 Research Award recipients.
Research Roundup May 2025: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Presents Prestigious Recognition to Pioneering and Innovative Researchers
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the largest private funder of suicide prevention research globally, will honor its 2025 Research Award recipients at its annual awards event on April 30 in New York City.
Research Roundup April 2025: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Research Roundup March 2025: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Research Roundup February 2025: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Research Roundup January 2025: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Research Roundup December 2024: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Research Roundup November 2024: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Announces $7.6 Million Investment in Research
uch of what is known about suicide comes from research funded by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
This Roctober, Learn More About AFSP-Funded Research
Research + October = Roctober! Interested in learning more about suicide prevention research? Check out this list of resources — including videos from top researchers — that share what we continue to learn about how to help save lives.
Research Roundup October 2024: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Research Roundup September 2024: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
When Healing From Grief Is Stalled
Most people who are bereaved by suicide do not experience prolonged grief. When healing is stalled and grief is unrelenting, Prolonged Grief Treatment can help a person get unstuck and healthily continue on to a pathway of integrated grief in which their loss is still with them, but so is living.
Research Roundup August 2024: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Research Roundup July 2024: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Research Roundup June 2024: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Learning More About Suicide and How to Prevent It: Reflections on the AFSP 2024 Research Award Dinner
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention recently honored its 2024 Research Award recipients at its annual Research Award Dinner on May 22 at the Conrad Hotel in New York City. Here, AFSP’s Vice President of Research, Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman, reflects on this special night.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Honors Leading Researchers
Recipients include pioneer of the Safety Plan Intervention, Dr. Barbara Stanley, and leading youth suicide prevention expert Dr. Jeff Bridge
Research Roundup May 2024: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Research Roundup April 2024: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Research Roundup March 2024: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Honoring Women’s History Through Suicide Prevention Research: Remembering Dr. Barbara Stanley
March is Women’s History Month, and I can’t help but think about one of the most important women in my life and in the field of suicide prevention: my mentor Dr. Barbara Stanley. Barbara was one of the world’s foremost leaders in suicide prevention research.
Research Roundup February 2024: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Research Roundup January 2024: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Announces Annual Research Grants Totaling Over $9 Million
It is through scientific research that we have learned what we know about suicide and have developed assessment tools and interventions to save lives.
Research Roundup December 2023: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Held International Summit on Suicide Research, Convening World’s Leading Researchers
At this year’s Summit, more than 560 leading researchers representing 32 countries convened to discuss the latest research findings.
Research Roundup November 2023: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Research Roundup October 2023: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Research Roundup September 2023: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Research Roundup August 2023: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Research Roundup July 2023: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Research Roundup June 2023: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Research Roundup May 2023: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Lessons from Suicide Research: One Man’s Road to Recovery
Much of what we’ve learned from the scientific research into suicide can be examined through the lens of individual experience. In this video, you’ll learn some of the fundamental lessons science has revealed about this leading cause of death.
Research Roundup April 2023: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies
The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.
Can virtual reality be used to reduce suicide in young people? Newly announced research aims to find out.
MQ Mental Health Research and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Fund Cutting-Edge Research
To Turn a Personal Tragedy Into Triumph: Coping and Growth in the Aftermath of Suicide Loss
Every year, about 50 million people become part of a group known as suicide loss survivors. There is so much that needs to be done – and so much that can be done – to connect these loss survivors with support and understanding as they navigate the journey of coping with tragic loss.
Racial Disparities in Suicide Data Collection: Why Data Quality is Key for Suicide Prevention
As a public health researcher who studies mental health, I lead studies that seek to identify the factors that impact a person’s risk of suicide over the course of their life.
Join Me in Advocating for Suicide Prevention Research Funding
When it comes to suicide prevention, there are many important things for which we need to advocate. As the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Vice President of Research, funding for suicide prevention research is at the top of my list!
A Look Ahead to the Coming Year: An Interview with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Christine Yu Moutier
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Christine Yu Moutier, answers pressing questions about the intersection of the current state of pandemic and suicide prevention.
Raising the Bar for Suicide Prevention: Reflecting on the 2021 International Summit for Suicide Prevention Research
This year’s International Summit for Suicide Research highlighted the importance of research, supporting a researcher community, and sharing ideas and findings to help the field grow so we may save more lives in the future.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Invests $6.44M in Scientific Research to Prevent Leading Cause of Death
The largest private funder of suicide prevention research, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), today announced 37 new research grants totaling $6.44 million in new research for 2021; and $23.7 million for all current studies.
Research Video Spotlight: Meeting People Where They Are
n this video, suicide prevention researcher Dr. Diana Clarke of the American Psychiatric Association discusses the role of stigma and the importance of considering cultural and ethnic differences when it comes to mental health. This video was recorded at the 2019 IASR/AFSP International Summit on Suicide Research.