Institution
IANDS (International Association for Near-Death Studies)
The world organization for near-death experience research, support groups and annual conference
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About
The International Association for Near-Death Studies is the world's central organization for near-death experience research and support. IANDS publishes the Journal of Near-Death Studies, the field's peer-reviewed journal, maintains glossaries and fundamentals explaining what NDEs are, how common they are and their aftereffects, and supports experiencers through sharing groups and mental health referrals.
The association's gathering calendar is active: the IANDS Conference (2026 edition with keynotes, presenters and exhibitors), a spring symposium with continuing education credits for professionals, the NDE Symposium for Europe and Africa, and Near-Death Experience Week. Its publishing extends to Vital Signs magazine, books, and the Afterlife Revealed podcast, alongside a video library and recommended reading and film lists.
IANDS also works the practical edges: support for veterans, children and families affected by NDEs, work to close the gap in medical care for experiencers, and local groups worldwide. For anyone touched by a near-death experience, whether researcher or experiencer, IANDS is the field's home institution. The institution's stated mission: To support near-death experiencers and study the near-death experience.
Mission
To support near-death experiencers and study the near-death experience.
History
IANDS publishes the peer-reviewed Journal of Near-Death Studies, convenes an annual conference and symposia, supports experiencers through sharing groups and resources, and works on medical care gaps for NDErs.