In an effort to remove variations and inconsistencies from presentations regarding depression and suicide, and to give AFSP representatives the latest information, the Foundation has developed PowerPoint presentations, complete with talking points, to better educate the general public and professionals about AFSP and suicide prevention.

The first presentation, titled "Suicide Prevention: Saving Lives One Community at a Time," contains facts sheets, statistics and risk factors for depression and suicide, dispels popular myths on the subject, and highlights the Foundation's important suicide prevention research and education programs -- aimed at reducing the 34,000 deaths by suicide every year. It also provides practical advice to individuals who are faced with someone in their life who may be contemplating suicide.

The Foundation has also produced presentations on suicide and the elderly (shown at a recent meeting of the International College of Geriatric Psychoneuropharmacology), its research grants program and its mission.

Information in "Suicide Prevention: Saving Lives One Community at a Time" came in part from the following organizations: American Association of Suicidology, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Suicide Prevention Action Network USA and the Washington Youth Suicide Prevention Program. AFSP would also like to thank Linda Flatt from AFSP-Nevada and all its affiliated chapters for their participation.