Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention
National data indicates a worsening trend in suicidality and mental health, making suicide a leading cause of death among young people. To address this, AAP has partnered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to establish a community of AAP and AFSP Suicide Prevention Ambassadors that will be trained in community partnership strategies described in the Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention.
As a part of this initiative, the chapter has nominated Dr. Lingie Chiu, MD, as our chapter’s suicide prevention ambassador.
Suicide Prevention Program Flier
For those looking for help with mental health resources, please see the materials below.
- AAP Suicide Prevention Campaign Toolkit: This toolkit from AAP provides videos, infographics, and posters to address youth suicide prevention strategies in clinical and community settings.
- AAP Suicide Prevention Campaign Toolkit: This toolkit from AAP provides videos, infographics, and posters to address youth suicide prevention strategies in clinical and community settings.
- Youth Suicide Prevention: Strategies For Clinical Settings: This two-page resource provides a brief overview of strategies to address youth suicide prevention in clinical settings. It was created by the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention as part of the Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention. youn
Youth Suicide Prevention Summer Webinar Series from Children’s Hospital Association
Join us for the youth suicide prevention summer webinar series that will address critical topics including equity, collaborative care models, patient safety science, technology, and rural prevention approaches. This webinar series is brought to you by the Children’s Hospital Association and Nationwide Children’s Hospital in cooperation with the Ohio Children’s Hospital Association, and the Ohio Youth Suicide Prevention Collaborative. Learn more about webinar topics and session dates on this website. Also, make sure to watch the informative video below from AAP national regarding Suicide Prevention Safety Planning.
Suicide Prevention Resources Featuring Youth Advisors
OnCall newsletter from AAP highlights resources created by the Suicide Prevention Youth Leadership Group (YLG), a group of young people ages 14-18 who serve as leaders and thought advisors to the Academy’s suicide prevention initiatives. This group has been active for two years and is supported by AAP suicide prevention staff. In 2026, the group expanded to nine members across the United Stated, bringing a myriad of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to regular convenings and discussions.
The video linked below features YLG members describes the importance of including youth in discussions about suicide prevention. The three articles are written by YLG members Taanvi and Bronwyn and talk about supporting yourself and others in times of struggle or grief. These are written for a youth audience and are hosted on the new AAP website, afterhourshealth.org.
Mental Health Awareness Month Resources
May is Adolescent Health Month and Mental Health Awareness month, and the AAP has new resources written for and by teens to help prevent suicide and encourage dialogue about mental health.
