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  • Published on July 21, 2017 - 14:23 GMT

    Validity of the Blue Whale Challenge is Disputed, but Social Media’s Impact on Young People’s Mental Health is Real

    WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Many media outlets are reporting on the “Blue Whale Challenge,” a social media game that allegedly encourages young people to engage in self-harm and suicidal behavior. While we have no evidence the Blue Whale Challenge is a real phenomenon, we do know that social media—in all forms—can have a significant impact on mental health, especially for young people. Youth are among the highest-risk groups for suicide: according to the CDC, 17% of …

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  • Published on July 21, 2017 - 10:05 GMT

    Linkin Park Frontman Chester Bennington Dies at 41

    Singer’s Death Highlights Higher Suicide Risk for Suicide Loss Survivors WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Chester Bennington, Linkin Park frontman, died from suicide yesterday at the age of 41. Bennington was close friends with singer Chris Cornell, frontman of Soundgarden, who died by suicide on May 20, 2017. Yesterday would have been Cornell’s 53rd birthday. Important dates, anniversaries, and birthdays of those lost to suicide can be difficult for survivors. Suicide …

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  • Published on May 31, 2017 - 12:45 GMT

    American Association of Suicidology Announces New Executive Director

    WASHINGTON, D.C., US, May 31, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- After an exhaustive nationwide search, The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Colleen Creighton, MA, as its Executive Director. Colleen brings 15 years of experience in growing and leading national nonprofit foundations and expertise in creating innovative partnerships. Her previous work in advocacy at various levels of government, engaging both federal representatives and agencies, promises to …

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  • Published on May 18, 2017 - 18:23 GMT

    Musician Chris Cornell Dies at 52

    Singer’s Death Highlights Disproportionate Suicide Risk for Middle-aged Men WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, May 18, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (May 18, 2017) Musician Chris Cornell Dies at 52 Singer’s Death Highlights Disproportionate Suicide Risk for Middle-aged Men Chris Cornell, Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman, died from suicide today at the age of 52. We urge the press to take note while reporting this story that research shows a disproportionate number of middle- …

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  • Published on May 9, 2017 - 13:37 GMT

    American Association of Suicidology Responds to "13 Reasons Why"

    Sharing Resources and Spreading the Message of Suicide Prevention is Critical WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Suicide is preventable and depression is treatable. Since the release of the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” (13RW), there has been a significant uptick in reports from mental health professionals that teen viewers are being negatively impacted, evidenced by increases in emergency department visits and hospitalizations. Over 120 Americans die from suicide daily …

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AAS Mission Statement: To promote the understanding and prevention of suicide and support those who have been affected by it. AAS Vision Statement: We are an inclusive community that envisions a world where people know how to prevent suicide and find hope and healing. We accomplish this mission by directing efforts to: • Advance Suicidology as a science; encouraging, developing and disseminating scholarly work in suicidology. • Encourage the development and application of strategies that reduce the incidence and prevalence of suicidal behaviors. • Compile, develop, evaluate and disseminate accurate information about suicidal behaviors to the public. • Foster the highest possible quality of suicide prevention, intervention and postvention to the public. • Publicize official AAS positions on issues of public policy relating to suicide. • Promote research and training in suicidology. Founded in 1968 by Edwin S. Shneidman, PhD, AAS promotes research, public awareness programs, public education and training for professionals and volunteers. In addition, AAS serves as a national clearinghouse for information on suicide. Learn more about AAS's history. The membership of AAS includes mental health and public health professionals, researchers, suicide prevention and crisis intervention centers, school districts, crisis center volunteers, survivors of suicide loss, attempt survivors, and a variety of lay persons who have in interest in suicide prevention.