American Association of Suicidology
| Abbreviation | AAS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1968 |
| Founder | Edwin S. Shneidman |
| Founded at | California |
| Type | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, advocacy group |
| Purpose | Suicide prevention |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
| Membership | 1,000 individuals and organizations (2023) |
Interim Executive Director | Jody Gottlieb |
Board Chair | Hudson Harris |
Publication | Suicide & Life Threatening Behavior |
| Website | www |
The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which advocates for suicide prevention. It was established in 1968 by Edwin S. Shneidman, who has been called "a pioneer in suicide prevention." Its official journal is Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, published six times a year by Wiley-Blackwell.