Issue Paper on Acute Suicidality:

An Urgent Need for Systemic Change

While suicide is often thought of as the result of a long-time struggle with mental illness, research shows that suicidal crises can rapidly escalate within just hours or a few short minutes. 

Issue Paper on Acute Suicidality: An Urgent Need for Systemic Change sheds new light on our understanding of suicide, suicide risk, and suicide crises. This paper presents an opportunity to address the rapid onset of suicidality and inform clinicians, policymakers, advocates, and the general public to better understand this phenomenon. 

Learn more about the recommendations resulting from a convening of experts on the topic and the steps we’re taking towards actionable solutions.

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Maddy Lignell

“Issue Paper on Acute Suicidality: An Urgent Need for Systemic Change and the preceding Convening, seeks to honor the life and legacy of Maddy Lignell. Maddy, the engineer at SpaceX, the inspiring and hilarious teammate and friend, the world traveler, the adored brother and son.

We’re hopeful that the Convening and Issue Paper on Acute Suicidality will be the catalyst for a movement to change the way we think about and respond to crises like the one Maddy experienced. This work and your support can make it so.”

– Jordana Ash & Oliver Lignell, proud parents of Maddy