Stories about Interviews
A Look Ahead to the Coming Year: An Interview with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Christine Yu Moutier
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Christine Yu Moutier, answers pressing questions about the intersection of the current state of pandemic and suicide prevention.
Research Video Spotlight: Meeting People Where They Are
n this video, suicide prevention researcher Dr. Diana Clarke of the American Psychiatric Association discusses the role of stigma and the importance of considering cultural and ethnic differences when it comes to mental health. This video was recorded at the 2019 IASR/AFSP International Summit on Suicide Research.
Dr. Igor Galynker: An AFSP Research Spotlight Interview
Igor Galynker, M.D., Ph.D., is the Director for Research in the Department of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, and the founder and director of the Galynker Center for Bipolar Disorder. He is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine in New York City.
AFSP Spotlight Interview: Renee Cruz, AFSP’s New Vice President of Project 2025
My role with Project 2025 is more than just a job to me, because it has aligned my purpose and meaning beyond simply tending to tasks that need doing to overcome a challenge: it is about meaningfulness. It’s about the WHY, not just about the WHAT.
Spotlight Interview: A Conversation with Elyse Fox
Spotlight Interview: A Conversation with Elyse Fox
Research Video Spotlight: The General Social Survey (GSS)
To see more, visit our Research Video page, which features short, easy-to-understand clips from some of the world’s leading suicide prevention researchers, filmed during the 2017 International Summit on Suicide Research, co-sponsored by AFSP and the International Academy of Suicide Research.
Scattering CJ: An AFSP Spotlight Interview with Filmmakers Andrea Kalin and David Lobatto
“Scattering CJ” is scheduled for release in 2019.
“In My Feels”: An AFSP Spotlight Interview with Liz Beecroft
We all have mental health, just as we all have physical health. We are all, always, in our feels – and that’s a great place to be.
Overnight Walker Coach Profile: Heather
The 2019 Out of the Darkness Overnight Walks will be in San Francisco on June 8, and Boston on June 22.
Dr. Gregory Simon: An AFSP Research Spotlight Interview
This May, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention honored Dr. Gregory Simon, at its annual Research Awards Dinner.
Overnight Walker Coach Profile: Francesca Dawis
The 2019 Out of the Darkness Overnight Walks will be in San Francisco on June 8, and Boston on June 22.
Overnight Walker Coach Profile: Christopher
The 2019 Out of the Darkness Overnight Walks will be in San Francisco on June 8, and Boston on June 22.
Overnight Walker Coach Profile: Samantha
The 2019 Out of the Darkness Overnight Walks will be in San Francisco on June 8, and Boston on June 22.
Educating Gun Owners About Firearms Safety
I am encouraged by the progress we have made to date, and motivated to do more moving forward. Semper Fidelis!
Bringing the Results of Suicide Prevention Research to Local Communities: A Spotlight Interview with Meg Graf
Meg Graf of Illinois discusses her personal connection to the cause, and how her community has benefited from the program.
AFSP Spotlight Interview: Amit Paley, CEO and Executive Director, The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning) young people.
AFSP Spotlight Interview: Lisa Brattain
Lisa Brattain became involved with AFSP in 2007 after the loss of her son Kurt to suicide, joining a group of people organizing a chapter in Indiana. This June, Lisa was promoted to Division Director of AFSP’s East Central Division.
Overnight Walker Coach Profile: Erin
The 2018 Out of the Darkness Overnight Walks will be in Dallas on June 2 and Philadelphia on June 16. Each participant is assigned to a Walker Coach who supports and helps them with any questions they might have along the way.
Overnight Walker Coach Profile -- Heather
The 2018 Out of the Darkness Overnight Walks will be in Dallas on June 2 and Philadelphia on June 16. Each participant is assigned to a Walker Coach who supports and helps them with any questions they might have along the way.
Overnight Walker Coach Profile: Maggy
The 2018 Out of the Darkness Overnight Walks will be in Dallas on June 2 and Philadelphia on June 16. Each participant is assigned to a Walker Coach who supports and helps them with any questions they might have along the way.
Overnight Walker Coach Profile: Grace
The 2018 Out of the Darkness Overnight Walks will be in Dallas on June 2 and Philadelphia on June 16. Each participant is assigned to a Walker Coach who supports and helps them with any questions they might have along the way.
AFSP Spotlight Interview: Researcher Cheryl King
Dr. Cheryl King is the recipient of this year’s Research Award, presented at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s annual Lifesavers Gala.
Suicide Prevention in Alaska: A Spotlight Interview with Jim Biela
Joining AFSP has been like joining a family with one goal and mission.
Spotlight Interview: A Conversation with Anne Deubel
I’ve decided this is going to be my future in some way.
Introducing AFSP’s New Chair of the National Board, Steve Siple: An AFSP Profile Interview
Steve Siple joined the AFSP National Board in 2006. This month, he takes on the new responsibility of chair of the board. We asked him the following questions to get to know him better and find out some of what he has planned for the organization’s future.