Michelle is the new president elect for the American Association of Suicidology.
“AAS is a membership organization for all those involved in suicide prevention and intervention, or touched by suicide. AAS is a leader in the advancement of scientific and programmatic efforts in suicide prevention through research, education and training, the development of standards and resources, and survivor support services.”
Our Purpose
Why is there a need for the American Association of Suicidology?
Official statistics show that more than 31,000 Americans kill themselves every year. The true figure is probably higher. The number of non-fatal suicide attempts is considerably greater, often resulting in serious injuries, trauma to families and friends, and economic loss to our society.
Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among young people ages 15-24, and is the 11th leading cause of death overall.
Suicide occurs across all ages, economic, social and ethnic boundaries.
Surviving family members not only suffer the trauma of losing a loved one to suicide, but are themselves at potentially higher risk of suicide and emotional problems.
Most suicidal persons give definite warnings of their suicidal thoughts, but those closest to them are either unaware of the significance of these warning or do not know how to respond to them.
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The theme of the 2010 American Association of Suicidology Conference in Orlando, Florida, is "Family, Community Systems, and Suicide." Read more about it here : www.suicidology.org.
RESOURCES
Looking for a suicide survivors support group in your town or want to or if you’re looking for other information on suicide grief? Resource links has it all.
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Editor's note: This site is not for suicidal people. If you are suicidal or think you know someone who is call 1-800-273-TALK.