American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a non-profit organization dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education, and advocacy, with the support of National Institute of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and World Health Organization. The organization was founded by prominent psychologists and psychiatrists, including Marsha Linehan, David Shaffer, Ronald Maris, and Shneidman, who have made significant contributions to the field of suicidology, alongside Kay Redfield Jamison and Andrew Solomon. The foundation works closely with other organizations, such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness, American Psychological Association, and American Psychiatric Association, to advance its mission. With the help of celebrities like Drew Barrymore, Jim Carrey, and Lady Gaga, the organization aims to raise awareness about mental health and reduce the stigma associated with suicidal behavior.

● History

The organization was established in 1987 by a group of psychologists and psychiatrists, including Marsha Linehan, David Shaffer, Ronald Maris, and Shneidman, who were inspired by the work of Émile Durkheim and Sigmund Freud. The foundation's early work was influenced by the National Institute of Mental Health and the World Health Organization, and it has since become a leading organization in the field of suicidology, with the support of Harvard University, Stanford University, and Yale University. The organization has also collaborated with other prominent researchers, including Kay Redfield Jamison and Andrew Solomon, to advance its understanding of suicidal behavior. The foundation's history is closely tied to the development of suicide prevention strategies, including the work of Aaron Beck and David Hume. The organization has also been influenced by the work of philosophers like Immanuel Kant and Jean-Paul Sartre, and has collaborated with organizations like the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army.

● Mission_and_Objectives

The organization's mission is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide, with the support of National Institute of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and World Health Organization. The foundation's objectives include supporting research, education, and advocacy efforts, as well as providing resources and support to those affected by suicide, including survivors of suicide loss and attempt survivors. The organization works closely with other organizations, such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness, American Psychological Association, and American Psychiatric Association, to advance its mission. The foundation also collaborates with hospitals like Massachusetts General Hospital and Johns Hopkins Hospital, and universities like Harvard University and Stanford University. The organization's mission is also supported by celebrities like Drew Barrymore, Jim Carrey, and Lady Gaga, who have helped to raise awareness about mental health and reduce the stigma associated with suicidal behavior.

● Programs_and_Services

The organization offers a range of programs and services, including suicide prevention training, support groups for survivors of suicide loss and attempt survivors, and research grants for scientists studying suicidology, with the support of National Institute of Mental Health and World Health Organization. The foundation also provides resources and support for mental health professionals, including psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers, who work with organizations like the American Psychological Association and the American Psychiatric Association. The organization's programs and services are designed to support its mission and objectives, and are informed by the latest research in the field of suicidology, including the work of Aaron Beck and David Hume. The foundation also collaborates with hospitals like Massachusetts General Hospital and Johns Hopkins Hospital, and universities like Harvard University and Stanford University, to advance its programs and services.

● Research_and_Policy

The organization supports research into the causes and prevention of suicide, with a focus on evidence-based practices and policy initiatives, alongside National Institute of Mental Health and World Health Organization. The foundation works closely with researchers and policymakers to advance its research and policy agenda, including scientists like Kay Redfield Jamison and Andrew Solomon, and organizations like the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the American Psychological Association. The organization's research and policy efforts are designed to inform its programs and services, and to support its mission and objectives, with the help of universities like Harvard University and Stanford University, and hospitals like Massachusetts General Hospital and Johns Hopkins Hospital. The foundation also collaborates with government agencies like the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to advance its research and policy agenda.

● Fundraising_and_Awareness

The organization relies on fundraising efforts to support its programs and services, including charity events like the Out of the Darkness Walk and Tribute Fund, with the support of celebrities like Drew Barrymore, Jim Carrey, and Lady Gaga. The foundation also works to raise awareness about suicide prevention and mental health through public education campaigns and media outreach, alongside National Alliance on Mental Illness and American Psychological Association. The organization's fundraising and awareness efforts are designed to support its mission and objectives, and to inform its programs and services, with the help of organizations like the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army. The foundation also collaborates with corporations like Google and Facebook, to advance its fundraising and awareness efforts.

● Chapters_and_Affiliates

The organization has chapters and affiliates across the United States, including regional offices and local support groups, with the support of National Institute of Mental Health and World Health Organization. The foundation's chapters and affiliates work to advance its mission and objectives at the local and regional level, with the help of organizations like the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the American Psychological Association. The organization's chapters and affiliates are also supported by celebrities like Drew Barrymore, Jim Carrey, and Lady Gaga, who have helped to raise awareness about mental health and reduce the stigma associated with suicidal behavior. The foundation collaborates with universities like Harvard University and Stanford University, and hospitals like Massachusetts General Hospital and Johns Hopkins Hospital, to advance its chapters and affiliates.

Category:Suicide prevention