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Reach In, Reach OutAuthor: International Association for Suicide Prevention
The International Association for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to preventing suicide and suicidal behaviour and alleviating its effects. IASP leads the global role in suicide prevention by providing a forum that brings together global perspectives. The Reach In, Reach Out podcast series aims to encourage understanding around the complexities of suicide, reduce stigma surrounding the topic and spark meaningful conversations. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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How AI is Changing Suicide Prevention
Episode 39
Thursday, 12 February, 2026
Join host Professor Jo Robinson with Professor Matthew Spittal, Dr Ursula Whiteside, and Dr Salim Salmi as they examine the growing role of artificial intelligence in suicide prevention. Together, they explore the potential benefits and risks of AI, what the evidence does and doesn’t tell us about predicting and reducing suicide risk, and how evidence gaps shape trust and real-world use. A thoughtful conversation on innovation, ethics, and what responsible progress in AI and suicide prevention should look like moving forward. We acknowledge that this episode includes discussion of suicide methods, which some listeners may find distressing. While these conversations are intended to support understanding and prevention, we recognise the importance of approaching such topics with care to minimise the risk of harm. IASP promotes guidance on safe communication about suicide, encouraging responsible discussion that increases awareness and understanding of its complexities while prioritising safety and sensitivity. Find out more. Discussions of suicide can be overwhelming; if you are struggling and would like to seek further support, we encourage you to visit Find A Helpline, where you can connect to helpline support near you.
