American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

It's time we talk away the dark. Suicide is a topic that hides in the shadows. All too often it goes unaddressed, even when we may sense someone is struggling. It’s time we shed some light on this leading cause of death. In our brand new national public service announcement, we highlight some of the common warning signs for suicide and encourage you to start an open and honest conversation with someone you care about, and connect those at risk to help. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eRFw8efK. #TalkAwayTheDark #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #StopSuicide

“In addition to the support of my queer community and non-LGBTQ friends, I feel incredibly lucky to be accepted and embraced for who I am by my mother. This is often not the case for those who identify outside of societal heteronormativity.”

It's clear that workplaces can make a big difference in supporting the mental health of employees. Whether you're an employee or a leader, advocating for mental health resources and support at work can create a safer, more supportive environment for everyone. For more details on the data collected in our recent public perception poll in partnership with National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention and Suicide Prevention Resource Center, visit: SuicidePreventionNow.org.

"I also want to assure you all that, no matter how my mom spoke to you, her love for each and every one of you was boundless. Her heart wanted to do nothing but nurture. I know because I saw it firsthand. Mom wanted to love me so hard."

“Advocating for suicide prevention allowed me to shift perspective. Suddenly, my actions weren’t about avoiding my own grief, but about speaking up and sharing my story so that others wouldn’t have to feel the same way.”

“We had 23 people there representing Team AFSP, and three of us happened to have decided to meet that morning in the starting area. We’d each decided to write the hashtag #StopSuicide on our arms as a way to spread our message for all spectators to see…”

As the first Asian American male to anchor a daily, national cable news show (at CNN Worldwide), Richard Lui knows what it’s like to achieve great success while occupying space in a complex cultural environment. In this episode of Strong Talk, Vic Armstrong, AFSP's Vice President for Health Equity and Engagement talks with MSNBC / NBC News journalist Richard Lui, author of Enough About Me: The Unexpected Power of Selflessness, about topics including: 💙 the challenges of growing up Asian in America 💙 the experience of being bullied as a young Asian teen 💙 the mental and emotional impact of today’s hate incidents against Asian Americans 💙 caring for one’s mental health in the face of microaggressions 💙 inheriting a family legacy of integration in coming to the U.S. 💙 the psychological challenges involved in caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s 💙 promoting mental health and suicide prevention advocacy for the AANHPI community Listen to the latest Strong Talk episode now: afsp.org/strongtalk

Recently, I was interviewed by Bold Journey Magazine about my journey and how I've found purpose. I appreciated the opportunity to share more about how I came to #communityengagedresearch and #suicideprevention, how I found the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and some of the lessons I've learned along the way. Check it out!

“There’s always help and hope available, and that is the message that we have the opportunity to carry through our storytelling and through our media.” Ethical reporting on suicide can minimize harm and potentially save lives. At this year’s South by Southwest conference, actress and suicide loss survivor, Ashley Judd, highlighted the importance of pairing stories on suicide with hope and healing. Read more reporting recommendations here:

The top 3 barriers for disproportionately impacted groups to reaching out to crisis services: fear of what family, friends, or others would think; fear of out-of-pocket costs associated; and lack of insurance to cover costs. Explore this and more of our findings from our public perception poll with National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention and Suicide Prevention Resource Center at SuicidePreventionNow.org.