Suicide Prevention

Suicide Information

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

http://www.afsp.org/index-1.htm
This site includes research, current news, links, and much more. You can find an AFSP chapter in your area.

Frequently Asked Questions about Suicide (National Institute of Mental Health)

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention/suicidefaq.cfm
Answers to many common questions about suicide.

Helping Suicidal Teens

http://www.medem.com/medlb/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZ7FR2VR7C&sub_cat=128
Learn about warning signs to look for and how you can help.

In Harms Way: Suicide in America (National Institute of Mental Health)

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/harmaway.cfm
A good article that discusses suicide and different genders, ages, and prevention.

MedlinePlus: Suicide

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/suicide.html
Lots of reliable links to information on suicide. A great place to start.

My Friend Is Talking About Suicide. What Should I Do? (KidsHealth)

http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/problems/talking_about_suicide.html
Learn how to help your friends when you see warning signs.

National Center for Suicide Prevention Training

http://www.ncspt.org/courses/orientation/
Information on free workshops available.

National Strategy for Suicide Prevention

http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/suicideprevention/
Lots of information on suicide, as well as links to state suicide prevention programs.

Older Adults: Depression and Suicide Facts

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/elderlydepsuicide.cfm
“A brief overview of the statistics on depression and suicide in older adults, with information on depression treatments and suicide prevention.”

SAVE: Suicide Awareness Voices of Education

http://www.save.org/
A wonderful site full of helpful articles on suicide prevention, depression screening, and coping with loss.

SPANUSA: Suicide Prevention Action Network USA, Inc.

http://www.spanusa.org
Organization dedicated to the prevention of suicide.

Stop a Suicide Today!

http://www.stopasuicide.org/
This site provides lots of information about warning signs, suicide and mental illness, how to help a friend, and more.

Suicide: A Bibliography

http://www.afsp.org/about/biblio.htm
A nice bibliography of books on youth suicide, prevention, depression, and coping.

Suicide: National Mental Health Association

http://www.nmha.org/infoctr/factsheets/81.cfm
This article tells about warning signs and what to do to help.

Suicide Prevention – Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

http://www.dbsalliance.org/info/suicide.html
Another good article explaining warning signs, how to fight suicidal thoughts, and how to help someone.

Suicide Prevention Resource Center

http://www.sprc.org/
This site provides information on conferences, training, prevention support, and a library.

The Surgeon General’s Call to action to Prevent Suicide, 1999

http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/calltoaction/default.htm
You can download this in html or PDF version.

Teen Suicide (American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)

http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/suicide.htm
Recent article on teen suicide.

Teenshealth: Suicide

http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/suicide.html
Comprehensive article on teen suicide which discusses the role of depression.

What can I do to help someone who may be suicidal?

http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/whattodo.htm
A good article to read when you think you might know someone who is suicidal.

What to do if someone you know is suicidal (MayoClinic.com)

http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=MH00058
Suicide information from the Mayo Clinic.

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Coping with Suicide

American Association of Suicidology: Survivor Resources

http://www.suicidology.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=48
Lots of different articles about surviving suicide.

Considering suicide: Don’t let despair obscure other options (MayoClinic.com)

http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=MH00054
Written for the person considering suicide.

Coping with Adolescent Depression and Suicide (Oregon DHS)

http://www.dhs.state.or.us/publichealth/ipe/docs/coping.cfm
Warning signs and a list of contact resources.

Coping With Loss – Bereavement and Grief

http://www.nmha.org/infoctr/factsheets/42.cfm
This article explains what to expect while coping with the loss of a loved one.

If you are thinking about suicide… read this first

http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/
A good article written for someone contemplating suicide.

Losing a Loved One to Suicide

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/suicide_loss.htm
Coping information and finding support groups.

Surviving After Suicide (AFSP)

http://www.afsp.org/survivor/home.htm
How to cope with a loss to suicide.

Surviving Your Child’s Suicide

http://www.compassionatefriends.org/Brochures/suicide.htm
What to expect after losing a child to suicide.

Take time to grieve: Coming to terms with a loved one’s suicide (MayonClinic.com)

http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=MH00048
Explains the importance of taking time to grieve for your loved one.

What to Tell Children (SAVE)

http://www.save.org/coping/children.html
“What children might feel after losing someone they love to suicide.”

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Depression

Clinical Depression: What You Need to Know

http://www.nmha.org/infoctr/factsheets/21.cfm
From the National Mental Health Association.

Depression.com

http://www.depression.com/
This site provides information on understanding depression, treatment, and living day by day.

Depression.org

http://www.depression.org/
From the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology, Inc.

Depression-screening.org

http://www.depression-screening.org/
Take a free depression screening test or find a screening site near you.

DRADA: Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association

http://www.drada.org/Facts/childandadolescent.html
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and watch their video called "Day for Night: Recognizing Teenage Depression."

MedlinePlus: Depression

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/depression.html
Lots of reliable links to information on depression. A great place to start.

NIMH: Depression

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/depression.cfm
From the National Institute of Mental Health.

Wing of Madness Depression Community - Teens

http://www.wingofmadness.com/articles/teens.htm
If you suffer from depression, this site can help. Learn about the symptoms of depression, how to tell your parents, and how to get help.

www.DEPRESSEDTEENS.com

http://www.depressedteens.com/indexfl.html
Depression information and testimonials.

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