As the largest private funder of suicide prevention research, we at AFSP know how critical scientific research is when it comes to discovering new ways to save lives. Sharing what we have learned helps build a knowledgeable community that can support suicide prevention. Filmed during the biannual International Summit on Suicide Research, co-sponsored by AFSP and the International Academy of Suicide Research, we are pleased to debut new brief and informative videos featuring some of the world’s leading suicide prevention researchers.

Topics addressed in these short and informative videos include:

• Strategies for helping young people cope with difficult times
• How identity and cultural considerations impact risk and treatment
• The intersection of suicide prevention and substance abuse
• Ways in which psychotherapy can help rewire harmful habits and thought patterns
• The importance of including the perspective of those with lived experience in scientific research
• The benefits of mindfulness techniques in managing mental health
• What families of LGBTQ youth can do to provide support and reduce suicide risk
• And much more

Have a question? We may have a video to help answer it. These videos demonstrate how research can impact our understanding of this leading cause of death and reveal practical ways in which we can all play a role in saving lives. We welcome you to learn and share.