To address the U.S. mental health crisis and high suicide rates, we call on Congress to provide at least: ☎️ $534.6 million for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 💙 $30 million for the CDC's Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program 🔬 $2.19 billion for NIH #AFSPadvocacy

After going through a multi-expert review process, AFSP’s flagship education program, Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention, recently earned recognition from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center on its Best Practices Registry. Read: afsp.org/story/the-amer…

AFSP commends @RepShrithanedar, Congressman Mike Lawler, Congressman Wesley Bell, Judy Chu, Senator Thom Tillis & Chris Murphy 🟧 for introducing a bipartisan resolution recognizing September as #NationalSuicidePreventionMonth.

An additional thank you to Congressman Wesley Bell, @RepShrithanedar, Congressman Mike Lawler, Sen. Cory Booker, & John Kennedy for introducing a bipartisan resolution recognizing September 8 as #988Day. Raising awareness, reducing stigma & expanding care can help save lives.

Suicide prevention can’t wait. That’s why we need your help to ensure federal lawmakers prioritize life-saving mental health and suicide prevention programs in the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026 budget.  You can help save lives by urging lawmakers to support the continued funding

Whether you're new to our #OutOfTheDarkness Community Walks or are just curious about what to expect on Walk day, we've broken it down for you. From photo opportunities to our hallmark Honor Bead activation to the Walk itself, there is something for everyone to honor their

As #NationalSuicidePreventionWeek comes to an end, we want to reiterate the importance of connection in the fight against suicide. Together, we can raise lifesaving funds, conduct critical suicide prevention research, deliver education programs, provide support for those who’ve

You belong here.

It's Hispanic Heritage Month! 💙 From September 15th - October 15th, we recognize #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth, which is a time to celebrate the accomplishments by and in support of Hispanic communities. We want you to know you are not alone, and we are in this together.

Too many lives have been lost to the silence and shadows, and too many people have felt they had to struggle alone. When we bring conversations about suicide out of the shadows, we create space for healing and support. Hope grows when we shine a light together. 💙

Physicians experience higher rates of suicide than the general population. On #NationalPhysicianSuicideAwarenessDay, we stress the need for greater mental health support and suicide prevention efforts in the health care industry. Learn more about saving physicians' lives:

Holding space means listening without judgment, showing up without all the answers, and reminding someone they matter — no matter what. You don’t need to know how to fix someone’s pain; sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is simply hold space and be present. You never

You were enough then. You are enough now. You will always be enough.

An important update from Mental Health America. Read the full messages from Dr. Pierluigi Mancini (Pierluigi Mancini PhD) and Schroeder Stribling at mhanational.org/news/leadershi…

Save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide by joining us at an #OutOfTheDarkness Community Walk near you.💙 Register at afsp.org/walk

Who can you reach out to today to remind them they matter? 💬❤️

💙 The Omaha Out of the Darkness Walk Auction is LIVE! 💙   When you bid, you’re not just taking home a great item—you’re helping fund programs that: ✨ Support survivors of suicide loss ✨ Provide education and resources in our community ✨ Advocate for mental health and

Finding a therapist who truly speaks your language — both in words and in understanding — is a powerful step in caring for your mental health. While the search for a Hispanic therapist can feel overwhelming at first, the reward can be incredible: a safe space where you’re seen,

Asking for help is not weakness — it’s courage. 🩵🫶 You are strong for reaching out, for speaking up, and for choosing life one step at a time. If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. There is hope. 📞 Call or text 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline anytime. #StopSuicide

You don’t need permission to love yourself unapologetically and unconditionally.