The Clinical Division of AAS is dedicated to preventing and intervening in suicidal behavior through the sharing of clinical expertise and experience.
Division Chair: Bill Schmitz, Jr., Psy.D.
Clinical Resources
Translating Research into Practice
Free Webinar: May 25
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
An AAS Task Force
Jail/Custody Suicide: A Compendium of Suicide Prevention Standards and Resources
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.
