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27 June 2025

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Safe reporting guidelines for media

Access safe reporting tips and educational information to increase help-seeking and prevent suicide through news reporting.

Safe Reporting Saves Lives

AFSP offers a training session on safe reporting for reporters. To bring this free thirty minute training to your newsroom, contact your local AFSP chapter or view our Program Calendar.

Suicide statistics and fact sheets

Key statistics about suicide in the U.S with up-to-date fact sheets on suicide statistics in all 50 states.

About AFSP

Learn about the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and our mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.

Three-Year Strategic Plan

The three-year strategic plan, covering the 2023 – 2025 fiscal years, articulates five goals and key strategies that we will accomplish over the course of this plan.

Real Stories

The official blog of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Speaking out about suicide

Provides essential tips on how those impacted by suicide can share their story safely to best let others know they are not alone, and avoid the risk of contagion.

Sharing the AFSP story

Messaging document that includes AFSP’s mission, key messages, and positioning statement.

Brand guidelines

Guidelines for media to represent the AFSP brand.

AFSP Annual Report

View a detailed report of AFSP's programs, impact, and financial performance over the last fiscal year.

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These guidelines are a crucial tool for journalists covering suicide and mental health.

✅ Ensure ethical, accurate reporting.
✅ Support the public with information that helps decrease the risk of suicide contagion.
✅ Join a network of ethical media professionals.


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