The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) is an international suicide prevention organization. Founded by Erwin Ringel and Norman Farberow in 1960, IASP, which is in an official relationship with the World Health Organization, is dedicated to preventing suicidal behavior and providing a forum for mental health professionals, crisis workers, suicide survivors 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 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 (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, Crisis - The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention, has been published since 1980.