4 days left! Just a reminder that abstract submission for oral and poster presentations for the IASP 32nd World Congress in 2023 will close on Thursday 30 March 2023. Please take a look through the criteria before submitting 👉 bit.ly/3Vh5E0B #IASPPIRAN2023

Decriminalisation opens doors to allowing suicide and wider mental health challenges to be understood better and for individuals to be met with compassion and not punishment. Support the LifeLine International campaign & learn more: 🔗 25crimes.org 🔗 suicide-decrim.network

Over 5,000 participants from over 45 countries cycled a phenomenal 275,335 KM to help break the stigma surrounding suicide this year. Thank you to everyone who participated in #CycletheGlobe 2023! 🚴‍♀️🌎 Read the full story 🔗👇 iasp.info/2023/11/06/cyc…

Join me at next International Association for Suicide Prevention IASR SuicideResearch webinar where I will talk about 'Co-produced community-based #suicide prevention strategies for LMICs and humanitarian settings' Details for free registration below mailchi.mp/iasp.info/nove… MDX Science & Tech Middlesex University #SuicidePrevention

This is fascinating. For anyone with an interest in Welsh rugby, the article is worth a read, and Seimon Williams' book is a must-read too! nwsport.co.uk/2023/11/20/wha… Ceidiog PR Alistair Syme Bangor University Seimon Williams 𝗖𝗹𝘄𝗯 𝗥𝘆𝗴𝗯𝗶 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗯𝘆𝗰𝗵 ClwbRygbiBangor ClwbRygbiCaernarfon scott lawson RGCnews🏉

IASP recommends every country to adopt or make progress towards the adoption of a national suicide prevention strategy. We aim to continue these evidence-based actions to address the issues of suicidal behaviour worldwide. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/48Fjdi9 #20DaysofHope

Our new EMA article on suicide capability raises two questions: Is this what a suicide readiness state looks like? Does capability contain a cognitive contributor? Thomas Joiner David Klonsky Craig Bryan, PsyD, ABPP Prof Andrea Lamont-Mills (she/her) 💉 💉 💉 💉💉 International Association for Suicide Prevention American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Suicide Prevention Australia doi.org/10.1111/sltb.1…

This time of year can be tough. For those who may be struggling, please know you are not alone. Free, confidential support is available 24/7 over phone, text or webchat 👉 findahelpline.com/i/iasp

Symposium & workshop abstract submissions for the IASP 11th Asia Pacific Conference will close Wednesday 7 February 2024. Please review the guidelines and themes before submission. Submit abstract 👉 bit.ly/3sxBltV Guidelines 🔗 bit.ly/3vPWGQQ #IASPBANGKOK2024

This was a fascinating first webinar in a new bi-monthly series. Thanks to all presenters and all who attended.

WalesOnline Rugby The new CEO wants to “search the horizon for our North Star” but can’t find three Wise Men in the WRU to write a rugby strategy so employs an expensive consultancy from the Middle East.

Tempus Fugit WalesOnline Rugby Abi should be saying to the senior management team that it’s down to them to lead the way and drive change. If they can’t do that then why are they there?

An updated version of Welsh Rugby: What Went Wrong? by Seimon Williams has been published to include a new introduction and a chapter on the 2024 Six Nations. Available now, £9.99! Books Council of Wales Seimon Williams #welshrugby

▶️ NOW LIVE: Partnerships for Life Webinar Dr Lakshmi Vijayakumar extends a warm welcome to the latest instalment in our Partnerships for Life webinar series. Join us for an insightful discussion on suicide prevention strategies.

I wrote an op-ed to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day (10th Sept) and the BBC ALBA documentary Big Boys Don’t Cry which is broadcast tonight at 9pm & on iplayer BBC ALBA Starting today, let's work together to #ChangeTheNarrative on suicide #WSPD2024

For too long, suicide has been shrouded in silence, stigma and misunderstanding. By starting the conversation, we can change the narrative on suicide. Listen to IASP President Professor Rory O'Connor's #WorldSuicidePreventionDay message.

The International Association for Suicide Prevention @Lancet launch webinar for this Series is currently underway - we have heard from Jane Pirkis and are now hearing from Keith Hawton - both co-led this Series on public health approaches to #suicideprevention. Next up is Rakhi

Join us for the Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training under N-SPRITE by NIMHANS, Bengaluru ! Learn to identify warning signs, intervene, and save lives. Open to all passionate about mental health. #SuicidePrevention #NSPRITE

▶️ Thank you to our chairs, presenters and attendees for joining our Partnerships for Life webinar today. For those unable to attend, the recording will be made available online. We hope to welcome you to the next webinar scheduled for February 2025.

We’re here in Vienna, ready to kick off the IASP 33rd World Congress at Messe Wien Exhibition Congress Center. We are pleased to welcome delegates from around the world this morning to our pre-congress workshops. Stay engaged throughout the week by using #IASPVIENNA2025