Impact Insights

Our suicide prevention education programs increase knowledge, change attitudes, and help foster behavior change.

• According to one study, teachers who participated in our More Than Sad training showed increased engagement with struggling students, and also increased referrals for students who needed help, as compared to those without the training
• Since launching in 2015, AFSP’s Talk Saves Lives™ education program –– available in person or virtually –– has reached over 240,000 people across all 50 states with science-informed education about suicide, and how we can all help prevent it
• 74% of Talk Saves Lives™ survey respondents report learning at least three new concepts from the program
• “The more we share and educate the public, the less taboo the subject of suicide will be, and the less fear people will have in reaching out for help. It also increases people's ability to support others who are struggling.” – Darlene Tzou, National Capital Area volunteer

Our loss and healing programs provide hope and support to those who have lost loved ones to suicide.

• 95% of International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day (also known as Survivor Day) event attendees report that the event was valuable for them
• 94% of Survivor Day attendees rate the event as “Excellent” or “Good”
• “Survivor Day means no one is in this alone, and that our community cares about suicide loss and supporting survivors.” – International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day event participant
• 96% of Support Group Facilitator Training participants found the training to be helpful
• 93% of Support Group Facilitator Training participants would recommend the training to others