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From helping you navigate tough emotions to building personalized coping tools, a mental health professional can offer support when you need it most. 💙 Taking that first step toward care is a powerful sign of strength. ✨ Find local resources and learn more at afsp.org/findaprofessional 📲

Culturally competent care is critical to suicide prevention. Yovanska Duarte Velez shares insights from her AFSP-funded research on working with diverse populations and the importance of culturally informed care. Learn more about AFSP-funded research at the link in our bio. #HispanicHeritageMonth

We're excited to be kicking off a season two of our podcast with an episode of Ask Dr. Jill featuring Corey Feist, co-founder & CEO of the Dr. Lorna Breen Foundation. In this episode, we: 🩺 Examine the reasons healthcare workers often hesitate to seek help—and why those fears shouldn't hold them back 📣 Discuss actionable steps that health systems and policymakers can take to protect and support the care providers who care for us 💙 And more Listen 🎧 https://lnk.to/AFSP-ADJ-PsychedelicTherapy

Navigating mental health care can feel overwhelming, but taking that first step is easier when you know where to look 💙 Finding the right support for yourself or a loved one starts with exploring available pathways in your community. 🌐 Learn more and find local resources at afsp.org/findaprofessional 📲

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help us fight suicide, but AI should never replace human care and connection. At our annual Chapter Leadership Conference, Chair of AFSP's Public Policy, Scott Rising, shared how AI can be used as a suicide prevention tool through initiatives like advocacy. However, it is critical to keep in mind that AI chatbots were not designed with expertise on suicide risk and prevention. That's why AFSP is advocating for safety and evidence-based guardrails, funding researc

Let's look back at our time on Capitol Hill this past May! AFSP Public Policy Council chair, Scott Rising, highlights the priority bills from our 2026 Advocacy Forum like the: 💙 Barriers to Suicide Act 🛑 STOP Suicide Act 🎖️ Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act The result? ✨ 225 Advocacy Forum participants from all 50 states, plus D.C. and Puerto Rico, met with 273 House and Senate offices. Advocates were able to ensure that: 📝 A

Building resilience starts with understanding what protects us. 🛡️ Strengthening these support systems builds vital connection and hope. 💙 Learn more at AFSP.org 📲

Angelia advocates for suicide prevention in honor of her son who died by suicide. At our 2026 Advocacy Forum, Angelia shares her experience talking with leading lawmakers and the empowerment it gives her. Get involved at the link in our bio. #AFSPadvocacy

Warning signs aren't always obvious. 🔍 Kicking off Suicide Prevention Month by highlighting 3 signs someone might be struggling with their mental health. Being able to reach out can feel intimidating, but a simple check-in goes further than you think. 💙 Hope is always within reach, and no one has to navigate this alone. Healing and recovery are possible. ✨ Learn more warning signs at AFSP.org 📲 Crisis Resources: Text/Call 988 anytime for free, confidential support. #SuicidePreventionMonth

“Advocacy, I believe, is one way that we can change the attitudes and laws within the country to make suicide prevention at the forefront of things that need to be done.” In May 2026, Bob Williams attended AFSP’s Advocacy Forum where he advocated for key suicide prevention legislation in honor of his son-in-law who died by suicide. 💙 Bob shares why advocacy is critical in the fight to #StopSuicide. Learn more about our advocacy efforts at the link in our bio 📣 #AFSPadvocacy