Learn about suicide prevention research
Thanks to our donors, we are the largest private funder of suicide prevention research
Leading the way in suicide prevention research
Much of what is known about suicide comes from AFSP-funded studies. Our studies open new areas of inquiry and help set the national research agenda.
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Suicide research videos
The more we learn about suicide, the more lives we can save. The videos below feature some of the world’s leading suicide prevention researchers. We encourage you to watch, download, share on social media, and help spread the word that through research, we can #StopSuicide.
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Publications from our research
The following are publications that acknowledge the support of AFSP's research grants divided by year of publication.
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Research grant information
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention research grants support studies that will increase our understanding of suicide or test treatments and other interventions that save lives.
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Apply for or manage your research grant
Apply for a suicide prevention grant from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
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Research funding opportunities and resources
Find resources for those who apply for and receive grants in suicide research from AFSP and the larger research community.
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Research trainings and roundtables
Video presentation trainings and other topics of interest to the suicide research community.
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AFSP Research Award Recipients
Each year, AFSP recognizes the contributions of researchers to the field of suicide prevention.
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Research Connection Newsletters
Read about AFSP-funded research studies to learn more about innovative ways to prevent suicide.
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