American Association of Suicidology

American Association of Suicidology
AbbreviationAAS
Formation1968 (1968)
FounderEdwin S. Shneidman
Founded atCalifornia
Type501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, advocacy group
PurposeSuicide prevention
HeadquartersWashington, D.C.
Membership1,000 individuals and organizations (2023)
Chief Executive Officer
Jenna Mehnert Baker
Board Chair
Sarah Gadsby
Publication
Suicide & Life Threatening Behavior
Websitewww.suicidology.org

The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which advocates for suicide prevention. It was established in 1968 by Edwin S. Shneidman, who has been called "a pioneer in suicide prevention." Its official journal is Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, published six times a year by Wiley-Blackwell.

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