The first time Sarah Dixon-Hackey heard about AFSP was when she attended a Walk to support a coworker who had lost her sister to suicide. But Sarah had lived with anxiety, depression, and thoughts of suicide since she was 12. #NVW annual2023.afsp.org/volunteer/sara…

Each of our volunteers has their own 'Why' — the personal story or belief that brought them to AFSP and drove them to raise awareness about suicide prevention. Their stories, expertise, and compassion are indispensable to our efforts. Start volunteering: afsp.org/volunteer

AFSP's Chief Medical Officer Christine Yu Moutier MD had the honor of attending the release of the updated National Suicide Prevention Strategy on Tuesday. In a conversation with Voice of America, Dr. Moutier discussed the key community-based strategies from the plan: voanews.com/a/white-house-…

'Self-reflecting, processing past experiences and making changes in your life are just much easier to accomplish while in therapy versus on your own.”

Read Christine Yu Moutier MD’s tips for overcoming trauma in Investors.com: investors.com/news/managemen…

Keon Lewis first became aware of the need for suicide prevention and support for those affected when, as a student at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, he learned of college friends who had lost family and close friends to suicide. #NVW annual2023.afsp.org/volunteer/keon…

Our work is not possible without our network of volunteers! This #NVW , take a peek at how our volunteers save lives:

🧠 They're passionate about suicide prevention
🌆 They support their local community
💬 They share stories to inspire hope
💙 They foster a culture of empathy

An individual can make a difference, and a whole community can make an even greater impact.

Kevin Yaudes of AFSPLouisiana shows how being an AFSP volunteer can shift the culture around mental health. Get involved to see for yourself: afsp.org/volunteer #NVW

AFSP applauds the The FCC for approving this rule to improve how the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline routes calls, enhancing accuracy and access to life-saving mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention services. #AFSPadvocacy

Throughout #MentalHealth AwarenessMonth , our #SeizeTheAwkward campaign with @JEDfoundation + Ad Council will be releasing new #CaptureTheConvo series episodes with Nia Sioux. Together, Nia and her friends show the power of peer-to-peer support with open convos on #MentalHealth .

At 10am over on Instagram Live, Brett Wean, our Director of Writing and Entertainment Outreach, will speak with Amy Bigbee Grosso, PhD of @afspctx and Dionne C Monsanto of AFSP NYC about being longtime volunteers for AFSP to celebrate National Volunteer Week! Join us: instagram.com/afspnational

'Timothy was a driving force in creating an alliance between OSHA and AFSP, initially through AFSP’s Northeastern Division, and now on a national scale, to bring suicide prevention to the workplace.' #NVW annual2023.afsp.org/volunteer/timo…

The 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention from @HHSgov is a bold new 10-year whole-of-society approach that provides concrete recommendations for addressing gaps in the suicide prevention field. Learn more: hhs.gov/nssp Action Alliance

Tomorrow at 10am ET, we're recognizing the impact of our volunteers on Instagram Live!

Amy Bigbee Grosso, PhD of @afspctx and Dionne C Monsanto of AFSP NYC will discuss how to help others, make a difference, and support your local community. When it's time, tune in here: instagram.com/afspnational

Volunteering can be incredibly fulfilling. 💕

As much as suicide loss survivors may want to change the past, volunteers like Darlene Tzou of AFSP National Capital Area Chapter work hard for a future without suicide.

Join our volunteers in saving lives this #NVW : afsp.org/volunteer