The Clinical Division of AAS is dedicated to preventing and intervening in suicidal behavior through the sharing of clinical expertise and experience.
Division Chair: Phil A. Rutter, Ph.D.
Clinical Resources
Translating Research into Practice
SAMHSA Study: 8.3 Million had Serious Thoughts of Suicide in the Past Year
Current Research
Recommendations for Inpatient and Residential Patients Known to be at Elevated Risk for Suicide [PDF]
An AAS Task Force
Jail/Custody Suicide: A Compendium of Suicide Prevention Standards and Resources [PDF]
For Clinician-Survivors
Resources for Clinicians who have Lost a Patient and/or Family Member to Suicide
This site provides resources and information for therapists as survivors of suicide.
Division Goals:
- To facilitate the exchange of information and support among clinicians working with suicidal clients.
- To support collaborations of clinicians and researchers in doing suicide research.
- To develop standards of practice for clinicians in suicide intervention.
- To recognize outstanding clinical contributions to suicidology through annual awards and programs.
