The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) is an international
suicide prevention
Suicide prevention is a collection of efforts to reduce the risk of suicide. Suicide is often preventable, and the efforts to prevent it may occur at the individual, relationship, community, and society level. Suicide is a serious public health ...
organization. Founded by
Erwin Ringel
Erwin Ringel (April 27, 1921 – July 28, 1994) was an Austrian psychiatrist and neurologist who dedicated his life to suicide prevention and who, in 1960, defined the '' presuicidal syndrome''.
In 1960 he founded the International Associa ...
and
Norman Farberow
Norman Louis Farberow (February 12, 1918 – September 10, 2015) was an American psychologist, and one of the founding fathers of modern suicidology. He was among the three founders in 1958 of the Los Angeles Suicide Prevention Center, which be ...
in 1960, IASP, which is in an official relationship with the
World Health Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. The WHO Constitution states its main objective as "the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of h ...
, is dedicated to preventing suicidal behavior and providing a forum for mental health professionals, crisis workers,
suicide survivor
A suicide survivor or survivor of suicide is one of the family and friends of someone who has died by suicide.
Given the social stigma associated with suicide, suicide survivors are often unable to cope with their loss and grief using normal suppo ...
s and other people in one way or another affected by suicidal behaviour. The organization now consists of professionals and volunteers from over 50 countries worldwide.
The IASP also co-sponsors
World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is an awareness day observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003. The International Associati ...
on September 10 every year, with the World Health Organization.
IASP Congresses
The IASP holds international congresses every two years. XXIX World Congress of the IASP will be organized in
Kuching
Kuching (), officially the City of Kuching, is the capital and the most populous city in the States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Sarawak in Malaysia. It is also the capital of Kuching Division. The city is on the Sarawak River ...
(Malaysia) in 2017.
Past congresses
2015 Montreal, Canada
2013 Oslo, Norway
2011 Beijing, China
2009 Montevideo, Uruguay
2007 Killarney, Ireland
2005 Durban, South Africa
2003 Stockholm, Sweden
2001 Chennai, India
1999 Athens, Greece
1997 Adelaide, Australia
1995 Venice, Italy
1993 Montreal Canada
1991 Hamburg, Germany
1989 Brussels, Belgium
1987 San Francisco, US
1985 Vienna, Austria
1983 Caracas, Venezuela
1981 Paris, France
1979 Ottawa, Canada
1977 Helsinki, Finland
1975 Jerusalem, Israel
1973 Amsterdam, Netherlands
1971 Mexico City, Mexico
1969 London, England
1967 Los Angeles, US
1965 Basel, Switzerland
1963 Copenhagen, Denmark
1960 Vienna, Austria
Awards
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) provides awards for those who have contributed in a significant way to the furthering of the aims of the Association. Awards are presented at the IASP biennial conference.
The Stengel Research Award has been provided since 1977 and is named in honour of Professor Erwin Stengel, one of the founders of the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). This award is for outstanding research in the field of suicidology, and nominations can be made by any member of IASP.
The Ringel Service Award was instituted in 1995 and honours Professor Erwin Ringel, the founding President of the Association. This award is for distinguished service in the field of suicidology, and nominations can be made by National Representatives of IASP.
The Farberow Award was introduced in 1997 in recognition of Professor Norman Farberow, a founding member and driving force behind the IASP. This award is for a person who has contributed significantly in the field of work with survivors of suicide, and nominations can be made by any IASP member.
The De Leo Fund Award honours the memory of Nicola and Vittorio, the children of Professor Diego De Leo, IASP Past President. The Award is offered to distinguished scholars in recognition of their outstanding research on suicidal behaviours carried out in developing countries.
Journal
The Association’s journal, ''
'', has been published since 1980.
References
External links
International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) - Official Website
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International medical and health organizations
Mental health organizations in Washington, D.C.
Organizations established in 1960
Suicide prevention