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AFSP Launches The Upright with Virtual Three-Part Series to Promote Health Equity and Foster Collaboration Among Suicide Prevention Experts

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), a leading suicide prevention organization, recently launched The Upright, a collection of AFSP's resources — including research, programs, and policy — that aims to advance health equity in suicide prevention.

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PAPA ROACH CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF U.S. LEG OF 25TH ANNIVERSARY “RISE OF THE ROACH” TOUR, RAISING $230,000 FOR THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION

Multi-platinum rock band Papa Roach has officially wrapped the U.S. leg of their 25th Anniversary Rise of the Roach Tour — and they're ending it on a powerful note. The band announced today that they have raised $230,000 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).

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STATEMENT ON STRATEGY TO REDUCING SUICIDE BY FIREARMS

We established the goal to reduce the annual suicide rate by 20% by 2025 to drive urgency and action that saves lives.

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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.

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LifeStance Health Foundation Partners with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to Advance Mental Health Research

LifeStance Health Foundation, an organization endowed by LifeStance that funds interventional research to address the biggest areas of opportunity in mental health, today announced a $100,000 grant to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).

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Lola Young Joins Audacy's We Can Survive Lineup Starring Ed Sheeran, Goo Goo Dolls, Alex Warren and Shaboozey

Audacy’s sold-out 12th annual We Can Survive concert, presented by VEG, announces singer Lola Young will join Ed Sheeran, Goo Goo Dolls, Audacy LAUNCH artist Alex Warren and Shaboozey for its annual night of music supporting the company’s I'm Listening mental health initiative.