American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Coverage of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in the Nexus archive.
- Neurodivergent kids face special mental health risks. New initiative seeks ways to protect them
Neurodivergent children face unique mental health risks, and a new $5 million, five-year initiative by Jake Collective and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention aims to address these challenges.
- Neurodivergent kids face special mental health risks. New initiative seeks ways to protect them
Neurodivergent children are at heightened mental health risks, prompting a $5 million, five-year initiative by Jake Collective and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to address these challenges. The collaboration aims to develop protective strategies for vulnerable neurodivergent youth.
- Fundraiser for suicide prevention in honor of local teen
A local father and son organized a fundraiser called 'Turn It Up' for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in honor of a local teen.
- 988's LGBTQ+ hotline to relaunch this year. But the group that helped start it might be excluded
The Trump administration plans to relaunch the 988 hotline's LGBTQ+ youth crisis service but may exclude The Trevor Project, the organization that helped develop it. The service was previously discontinued in July due to funding issues but is being restored with $33 million allocated by Congress. Concerns arise over the potential exclusion of The Trevor Project, a trusted resource for LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention.
- Thousands to walk at Navy Pier in support of those affected by suicide
Thousands are expected to gather at Navy Pier in Chicago for the National Overnight Walk for Suicide Prevention, organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). The event aims to raise funds and awareness for suicide prevention.
- Trivia Nights, Valentine’s Cards: Overlooked Social Connections Can Prevent Suicide
The article highlights how social connections, such as community activities, can prevent suicide, as emphasized by Steve Siple, who has experienced suicidal thoughts and lost family members to suicide. Research shows loneliness is a significant risk factor, leading to increased suicide rates, particularly among older adults and youths. Advocates are pushing for public policy solutions to address social isolation as part of suicide prevention efforts.