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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

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Together, we can #TalkAwayTheDark and help #StopSuicide. Account not monitored 24/7. Thoughts of suicide? Call 988 or text TALK to 741741.

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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.


This January through May, join thousands of Volunteer Advocates at state capitals nationwide for Advocacy Action Days and meet with state officials to raise awareness about suicide prevention policies. Find an event near you: afsp.org/calendar #AFSPadvocacy

afspnational's tweet image. This January through May, join thousands of Volunteer Advocates at state capitals nationwide for Advocacy Action Days and meet with state officials to raise awareness about suicide prevention policies.

Find an event near you: afsp.org/calendar

#AFSPadvocacy

With chapters in all 50 states , D.C., and Puerto Rico, our community is leading the fight in suicide prevention. 💙 Join your local chapter today: afsp.org/chapters


"While AFSP is relieved by this reversal, the disruption underscores that behind every grant is a community counting on consistent, reliable lifesaving care..." shares AFSP's Laurel Stine, J.D., M.A. Read the @PsychTimes article: psychiatrictimes.com/view/mental-he…


When parents and children are raised in different cultures, they often have very different relationships with mental health. @1of2vics speaks with members of @ucawaves, an organization dedicated to bridging these divides. Listen: lnk.to/afsp_elevating…

afspnational's tweet image. When parents and children are raised in different cultures, they often have very different relationships with mental health.

@1of2vics speaks with members of @ucawaves, an organization dedicated to bridging these divides.

Listen: lnk.to/afsp_elevating…

In 2024, we partnered with the Harris Poll to assess public perception of suicide prevention. "91% of people believe that suicide can be prevented at least some of the time," shares AFSP's Corbin J. Standley, PhD. Read: afsp.org/story/prioriti…


The moment you've been waiting for...our 2026 Overnight will take place in Chicago on June 13th! 💙 Our Walkers last walked through the night for suicide prevention in Chicago in 2009— almost 20 years ago. Register at theovernight.org/register. We can't wait to walk with you!

afspnational's tweet image. The moment you've been waiting for...our 2026 Overnight will take place in Chicago on June 13th! 💙

Our Walkers last walked through the night for suicide prevention in Chicago in 2009— almost 20 years ago.

Register at theovernight.org/register. We can't wait to walk with you!

As we reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, we are reminded of the need for equitable mental health care. At AFSP, we reaffirm our commitment to addressing the root causes of inequities through research, advocacy, education, and more. Artwork by Jessica Molina

afspnational's tweet image. As we reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, we are reminded of the need for equitable mental health care.

At AFSP, we reaffirm our commitment to addressing the root causes of inequities through research, advocacy, education, and more.

Artwork by Jessica Molina
afspnational's tweet image. As we reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, we are reminded of the need for equitable mental health care.

At AFSP, we reaffirm our commitment to addressing the root causes of inequities through research, advocacy, education, and more.

Artwork by Jessica Molina

From sadness and anger to love and even laughter, grief can bring up a wide range of emotions. No matter what you’re feeling, remember, you’re allowed to feel it. It’s important to acknowledge those emotions as they come instead of holding them in.

afspnational's tweet image. From sadness and anger to love and even laughter, grief can bring up a wide range of emotions. No matter what you’re feeling, remember, you’re allowed to feel it. It’s important to acknowledge those emotions as they come instead of holding them in.

Last night, the administration announced the reversal of the decision to terminate thousands of SAMHSA grants — a major victory for suicide prevention. We are deeply grateful to all who stayed informed and took action. Stay involved: afsp.org/advocate #AFSPadvocacy

afspnational's tweet image. Last night, the administration announced the reversal of the decision to terminate thousands of SAMHSA grants — a major victory for suicide prevention.

We are deeply grateful to all who stayed informed and took action.

Stay involved: afsp.org/advocate

#AFSPadvocacy
afspnational's tweet image. Last night, the administration announced the reversal of the decision to terminate thousands of SAMHSA grants — a major victory for suicide prevention.

We are deeply grateful to all who stayed informed and took action.

Stay involved: afsp.org/advocate

#AFSPadvocacy
afspnational's tweet image. Last night, the administration announced the reversal of the decision to terminate thousands of SAMHSA grants — a major victory for suicide prevention.

We are deeply grateful to all who stayed informed and took action.

Stay involved: afsp.org/advocate

#AFSPadvocacy

We are deeply alarmed by the Administration’s decision to terminate federal grants that fund critical suicide prevention and behavioral health services and call for the immediate reversal of this decision. Read our full statement: afsp.org/story/american… #AFSPadvocacy

afspnational's tweet image. We are deeply alarmed by the Administration’s decision to terminate federal grants that fund critical suicide prevention and behavioral health services and call for the immediate reversal of this decision.

Read our full statement: afsp.org/story/american…

#AFSPadvocacy
afspnational's tweet image. We are deeply alarmed by the Administration’s decision to terminate federal grants that fund critical suicide prevention and behavioral health services and call for the immediate reversal of this decision.

Read our full statement: afsp.org/story/american…

#AFSPadvocacy
afspnational's tweet image. We are deeply alarmed by the Administration’s decision to terminate federal grants that fund critical suicide prevention and behavioral health services and call for the immediate reversal of this decision.

Read our full statement: afsp.org/story/american…

#AFSPadvocacy
afspnational's tweet image. We are deeply alarmed by the Administration’s decision to terminate federal grants that fund critical suicide prevention and behavioral health services and call for the immediate reversal of this decision.

Read our full statement: afsp.org/story/american…

#AFSPadvocacy

As we welcome in a new year, we reflect on our accomplishments over the past year. 💙 Our 2025 Annual Report provides readers a glimpse of the work we’ve done nationally, and through our hard-working network of local chapters across the country. Read: annual2025.afsp.org


Calling all Capricorns! ♑️ It's time to raise funds to help us save lives. If you’re celebrating your birthday soon, help us save lives by starting an AFSP birthday fundraiser today at afsp.org/birthday

afspnational's tweet image. Calling all Capricorns! ♑️  It's time to raise funds to help us save lives. 

If you’re celebrating your birthday soon, help us save lives by starting an AFSP birthday fundraiser today at afsp.org/birthday

All your feelings are valid, including those that are difficult or unexpected. Allow yourself to feel whatever comes. 💙


Our 2026 Lifesavers Gala celebrates progress in the fight to prevent suicide and honors those making a profound impact. 💙 The Lifesavers Gala recognizes individuals and organizations who have elevated public discourse around suicide. Stay tuned to hear our 2026 honorees!

afspnational's tweet image. Our 2026 Lifesavers Gala celebrates progress in the fight to prevent suicide and honors those making a profound impact. 💙

The Lifesavers Gala recognizes individuals and organizations who have elevated public discourse around suicide.

Stay tuned to hear our 2026 honorees!

Your grief is yours alone, shaped by your memories, your life, and your connection with the loved one you lost. 💙 Even though no two experiences are the same, connection can bring comfort. For resources, visit afsp.org/loss

afspnational's tweet image. Your grief is yours alone, shaped by your memories, your life, and your connection with the loved one you lost. 💙

Even though no two experiences are the same, connection can bring comfort.

For resources, visit afsp.org/loss

We're thinking of everyone affected by the recent tragedy in Minneapolis. 💙 In times of crisis, protecting your mental health is important. If your feed feels heavy, find time to disconnect and take a media break. If you're struggling, call 988 or text TALK to 741741.

afspnational's tweet image. We're thinking of everyone affected by the recent tragedy in Minneapolis. 💙
 
In times of crisis, protecting your mental health is important. If your feed feels heavy, find time to disconnect and take a media break.

If you're struggling, call 988 or text TALK to 741741.

More mental health advice is being shared on social media. Where’s the line between content and care? Vic sits down with Shani Tran, a licensed professional clinical counselor, to discuss her journey posting on social media. Listen: lnk.to/afsp_strong-ta…

afspnational's tweet image. More mental health advice is being shared on social media. Where’s the line between content and care? 

Vic sits down with Shani Tran, a licensed professional clinical counselor, to discuss her journey posting on social media.

Listen: lnk.to/afsp_strong-ta…

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