American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Nebraska Chapter

10/30/2025

Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S., making suicide prevention research critical.

As the largest private funder of suicide prevention research, AFSP is shaping suicide prevention strategies around the world by:
🔬 Funding innovative new research through our research grants program
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Building a research community by recruiting, training, and guiding researchers
💬 And sharing our findings with the public to help create a culture that’s smart about mental health

Learn more at afsp.org/research

10/29/2025

When Dr. Jill started researching suicide 40 years ago, the consensus in the scientific community was that suicide could not be prevented. Now we know that this is false.

Today, Dr. Jill and Chris Munden, AFSP’s Senior Manager of Research and Dissemination, discuss some of the research that has shown that suicide can be prevented and share some of the practical methods that may help someone in a crisis. 💙

Watch the episode: https://lnk.to/ask-dr-jill_can-suicide-be-prevented

Have questions for Dr. Jill? Submit here: https://afsp.org/AskDrJill

10/27/2025

Many programs and policies are developed without direct input from the communities they strive to support. The Upright was created to change that.

As part of AFSP's ongoing commitment to support communities with disproportionate impacts related to suicide, The Upright is a collection of AFSP's resources that acknowledges the critical gaps in mental health care and aims to advance health equity in suicide prevention.

Learn more about The Upright during our online summit tomorrow, October 28th. Register:

Recently, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention launched The Upright. Developed to address critical gaps in access, effectiveness, and cultural relevance surrounding mental health, suicide prevention, and the lived experience of communities, The Upright is rooted in equity, action, and coll...

10/26/2025

You are strong for:
💙 Embracing vulnerability
💙 Being honest about your emotions
💙 Talking about your mental health

10/24/2025

Together, we can offer support and encourage healing, so no one ever has to feel alone. 🫶

Share this reminder with someone you care about.

If you are struggling, please dial 988 or text TALK to 741741 to talk to someone who cares.

10/23/2025

Research saves lives.

AFSP was founded in 1987 by survivors of suicide loss and researchers as a research organization dedicated to understanding suicide and identifying evidence-informed strategies to help save lives. Now, because of research, we know that:

🧠 There are elements related to brain function that make decision-making more difficult for someone in crisis.
💙 Therapies and treatments exist that have been proven to help people who feel so desperate in their distress that they do not see a way to live.
🔍 ...and more.

Learn more at afsp.org/research

10/22/2025

Sometimes a teen struggling with their mental health just wants to talk to someone who gets them — like another teen. 🤝 💙

An AFSP funded study led by Catherine Glenn, PhD, found that teen-to-teen crisis lines, which are staffed by trained adolescent volunteers, make teens more likely to open up. Not only does this benefit the teen calling the line, but volunteers reported feeling motivated, fulfilled, empathetic, and more.

Learn more about teen-to-teen crisis lines and this study: https://afsp.org/grant/evaluating-the-impact-of-teen-to-teen-crisis-lines

10/21/2025

Everyone struggles with their mental health at some point in their life — even the strong ones. 💙

Reach out to a loved one and have a about their mental health. You never know who may need your support.

10/19/2025

At the first-ever Capitol Hill Fly-In, thirteen AFSP advocates met with their members of Congress and staff as they shaped federal funding priorities.

Advocates called on Congress to invest in critical programs, requesting:

💙 $30M for the CDC’s Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program
☎️ $534.6M for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
🧠 $2.19B for the National Institute of Mental Health

Read the story:

Thirteen advocates from select Congressional districts gathered at Capitol Hill, joined by AFSP CEO Bob Gebbia, to meet with their members of Congress and staff as they shaped federal funding priorities.

10/18/2025

Calling all Walk VIPs!👋💙

Did you know AFSP has an Instagram Broadcast Channel where they share exclusive updates, tips, and reminders to our dedicated community of passionate walkers.

Join: https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbZnnIJkuCUXcnhi/?igsh=MmNtcjg3OXhtaXUz

10/16/2025

The need for culturally competent care is real and urgent.

Too often, the unique mental health care needs of marginalized populations and communities aren’t met. We must do better.

For resources, visit afsp.org/mental-health-resources-for-marginalized-communities/