Suicide Information and Resources
If you are in a suicide crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Websites
Includes statistics, fact sheets, research.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)Suicide facts, research, and support.
Mental Health America - Suicide ResourcesSuicide facts, links to suicide crisis, prevention and educational resources.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI )The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families. Suicide in Youth.
American Association of Suicidology (AAS)Promotes research, public awareness programs, and education and training for professionals and volunteers. Includes information on suicide, fact sheets, links.
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)Educational materials on depression and suicide. Warning signs, Q & A, how to help a riend.
Youth Suicide Problems: Gay/Bisexual Male FocusFocuses directly on the issue of gay and bisexual youth suicide. The site includes excellent abstracts, articles and essays available online on a wealth of gay and bisexual topics.
Befrienders WorldwideWorking to prevent suicide worldwide with 31,000 volunteers in over 40 countries. Site in 7 languages. Información Sobre Suicidios Y Crisis.
Publications
Suicide: Learn more, learn to help (NAMI) - guide to recognizing signs of suicide, identifying misconceptions, and identifying and helping those at risk.
Spotting the Signs and Helping a Suicidal Person - from HelpGuide.org
Handling A Phone Call From A Suicidal Person
If You're Thinking About Suicide...Read This First
About Teen Suicide (NAMI) - basic facts about teenage suicide, causes, recognizing signs of suicide, helping teens in trouble
Understanding and Preventing Teen Suicide - article from KidsHealth.org
Understanding Suicidal Thinking - from the Depressive and Bipolar Support Alliance
Older Adults: Depression and Suicide Facts (NIMH) - Major depression is a significant predictor of suicide in older adults.
Suicide in the U.S.: Statistics and Prevention (NIMH) - brief overview of suicide statistics and prevention.
