Stories written by Corbin J. Standley, PhD, AFSP Senior Director of Impact Communication and Continuous Improvement
Working Together to Prioritize Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in the New Year
For many of us, the new year is an opportunity to refocus on our health and set new goals and routines. This year, I want to encourage all of us to make sure our mental health is part of that focus.
Preventing Youth Suicide: Bringing Evidence into Practice
Pediatricians are increasingly encountering patients with suicide risk and are in need of evidence-based strategies to support patients with suicide risk. To help meet this need, AFSP and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) have joined forces to save lives and support pediatric health providers.
Putting the Unity in Community: The Perseverance of AFSP’s Volunteers
COVID-19 presented many challenges for our volunteers over the last year, and I find myself struggling to express my appreciation to the hundreds of volunteers in Michigan, and the thousands connected to local chapters across the country who helped us continue to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.