AFSP Iowa Chapter

Our mission: Save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.

We’ve set a bold goal to reduce the annual suicide rate in the U.S. 20 percent by 2025.

[AFSP Iowa Chapter @AFSP_Iowa]

Edwin Boudreaux, Ph.D., of the University of Massachusetts, examines the importance of engaging with the healthcare community to help manage suicide risk. (link:
https://t.co/eyH4jNPPjP)

[American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational]

It’s okay to have bad mental health days. It doesn’t mean you failed or that your progress wasn’t real, it means that you’re human.

Take a break and allow yourself to practice self-care. You’ll get through this. 💚

[American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational]

July is #MinorityMentalHealthMonth, and we are using our national platform - and our research, education and advocacy work - to help elevate voices, to listen and better understand, and to support the unique needs and range of experiences of underrepresented communities.

[American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational]

"Even when you feel you are muted, I urge you to raise your voice and share your truth. Together, our voices can be heard, and positive change will come."

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[American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational]

You can still register for the Virtual Overnight Experience! Join us tomorrow for an evening of hope and healing. Register here: https://t.co/sq602iT8Hr

[OOTD Walks for AFSP @OOTDWalks]

This #MakingLifeBeautifulDay, a special thank you to our volunteers, donors, walkers, and supports. We appreciate all you do to help create a world without suicide.

[Mental Health For US @MHforUS]

This #PrideMonth, we’re taking a stand for LGBTQ+ #mentalhealth! Make sure you check out @afspnational’s resources for supporting suicide prevention efforts within the LGBTQ+ community at https://t.co/H0Ci7wFMP9 #MentalHealthforUS 🌈💕

[AFSP Iowa Chapter @AFSP_Iowa]

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[AFSP Iowa Chapter @AFSP_Iowa]

@TherealTaraji Thank you for talking about mental illness on @JimmyKimmelLive tonight! #bethevoice #StopSuicide #20x2025

[American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational]

Now more than ever, people are talking about how to address suicide. Bob Gebbia, CEO of @afspnational, discusses how the conversation has changed over the past 5+ years and more in our new #HealthyMinds video: https://t.co/7O5slOdAm6

[AFSP Iowa Chapter @AFSP_Iowa]

See Suicide: The Ripple Effect with me on Mon, September 10, 2018! @GathrFilms https://t.co/4iFXeAPuW8

[AFSP Iowa Chapter @AFSP_Iowa]

See Suicide: The Ripple Effect with me on Mon, September 10, 2018! @GathrFilms https://t.co/97jNXasavA

[American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational]

1 in 5 people who die by suicide are #veterans. We're dedicated to stopping this trend #PurpleHeartDay

[AFSP Iowa Chapter @AFSP_Iowa]

HR2345 just passed the Senate and is now on it's way to the Presidents desk!!!!! 3 digit lifeline coming your way!!!!!!

[AFSP North Texas @AFSPnorthtexas]

Larry King had @afspnational's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Christine Moutier on Combating America’s suicide crisis to discuss ways to quell America’s increasing suicide rate, which rose 30% from 1999 to 2016 according to a recent CDC report. https://t.co/c33EU9pa1P

[AFSP Iowa Chapter @AFSP_Iowa]

By an unanimous vote, HR2345 passed the US House of Representatives. That means there will be a short duration of review by the FCC with no doubt the approval of and implementation of a three digit NATIONAL suicide lifeline. Thank you to everyone that helped us fight for this!!!

[AFSPLouisiana @AFSPLouisiana]

#realconvo #empathy #MentalHealthAwareness

[AFSP Iowa Chapter @AFSP_Iowa]

HR2345 just passed the Energy and Commerce committee!!! We are one step closer to a 3 digit lifeline number! I cannot be more excited!!!!