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Reporting on suicide prevention

The latest statistics on suicide and guidance for journalists on how to report safely and accurately about suicide.

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National Poll on Perceptions of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Reveals Most U.S. Adults Believe Suicide is Preventable

Nine out of 10 people in the U.S. believe that suicide can be prevented at least sometimes, showing an incredible shift in public understanding about suicide

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Encuesta Nacional sobre Percepciones de la Salud Mental y la Prevención del Suicidio revela que la mayoría de los adultos estadounidenses creen que el suicidio se puede prevenir

Los grupos afectados de manera desproporcionada tienen más probabilidades de conocer a alguien que ha pensado en suicidarse, ha intentado suicidarse o se suicidó, y algunos tienen más probabilidades de comunicarse con el 988

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Announces $7.6 Million Investment in Research

uch of what is known about suicide comes from research funded by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)

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Record Number of Licensure Boards and Hospitals Take Action to Prevent Suicide for the Healthcare Workforce

Like everyone, health workers deserve the right to pursue mental health care without fear of losing their job.

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Statement from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to Reporters Covering the News Regarding Jon Bon Jovi

News outlets are urged to use best practices for ethically reporting on suicide.

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MITER Foundation announces partnership with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

The two organizations will collaborate to educate MITER Brands team members on common risk factors and warn signs associated with suicide, and providing guidance on how to keep themselves and others safe.