Directory of Suicide Resources

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Suicide (from Latin sui caedere, to kill oneself) is the act of intentionally ending one's own life; it is sometimes a noun for one who has committed, or attempted the act.

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Resources in This Category

• American Association of Suicidology

  http://www.suicidology.org/
  To understand and prevent suicide as a means of promoting human well-being.

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

  http://www.afsp.org/
  Created to raise awareness, offer support, fund research and call for action in regard to advancing a national response to the problem of suicide.

• Befrienders Worldwide

  http://www.befrienders.org/
  A suicide referral website. Gateway to hundreds of suicide helplines and emotional first aid centers worldwide and on the Internet.

• Centre for Suicide Prevention

  http://suicideinfo.ca/
  Offers articles on suicidal behavior, and research materials. Affiliated with Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).

• eMedicine Health - Suicidal Thoughts

  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/suicidal_thoughts/article_em.htm
  Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of suicidal thought and ideation.

• Find Angel

  http://findangel.org/live/2019.html
  Suicide prevention through shared life experiences.

• I Wish I Were Dead

  http://rawlinson.tripod.com/suicide.html
  Article about suicide intervention geared towards the mental health professional.

• InfoSource: Gay/Bisexual Male Suicide Problems

  http://www.youth-suicide.com/gay-bisexual/gbsuicide.htm
  Information related to gay and bisexual male suicide problems.

• It's Up to Us

  http://www.up2sd.org/
  A site dedicated to suicide prevention awareness and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Contains information about how to recognize potential suicide risks, how to help family/friends, and how to seek help for yourself. Developed through the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency.

• Know the Signs - Suicide Is Preventable

  http://www.suicideispreventable.org/
  Although the warning signs of suicide can be subtle, they are there. By recognizing these signs, knowing how to start a conversation and where to turn for help, you have the power to make a difference – the power to save a life.

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

  http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
  Helps individuals in suicidal crisis within the United States to contact the nearest available suicide prevention and mental health service provider through a toll-free phone number. Also information for crisis centers, public education campaign, events, and news.

• NEED2 Suicide Prevention Education and Support

  http://www.need2.ca/
  An agency site serving Greater Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, and focusing on suicide prevention and awareness, mental wellness and community training.

• PAPYRUS: Prevention of Young Suicide

  http://www.papyrus-uk.org/
  UK resources and support for those dealing with suicide, depression or emotional distress.

• Pediatric Oncall - Depression

  http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/Diseases_a_z/article.aspx?artid=15&tab=6
  An FAQ on the warning signs and symptoms of depression and suicide in the younger generation.

• QPR Institute, Inc

  http://www.qprinstitute.com/
  Suicide prevention courses and training for professionals, institutions, and the public, on site or through a self-study program. Spokane, Washington, United States.

• SAVE - Suicide Awareness Voices of Education

  http://www.save.org/
  Aims to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, and features information, news, and resources.

• Suicidal Behaviors: Genetic Association Studies Database

  http://gmes.mcgill.ca/
  Database of academic papers on genetic and environmental factors in risk of suicide.

• Suicide Prevention

  http://suicidioprevencion.com/
  Offers details about suicidal signs, who is at risk, prevention and what steps to take after.

• Suicide Prevention - HealthDirect

  http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/warning-signs-of-suicide
  A collection of resources in suicide prevention in Australia and New Zealand.

• Suicide Prevention Help

  http://www.suicidepreventionhelp.com/
  Offers a personal approach for those who are despairing and thinking about suicide, and a directory of helpful suicide prevention resources from around the world.

• Suicide Prevention Initiatives

  http://www.suicidepreventioninitiatives.org/
  An organization that develops, implements, and funds suicide prevention projects in the United States and worldwide.

• Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)

  http://www.sprc.org/
  Information on government suicide prevention efforts, news, events and links to important prevention publications.

• Suicide Prevention Triangle

  http://www.suicidepreventtriangle.org/
  A suicide resource including self assessment software, resources, list of organizations, and support, visual art depicting suicide.

• Suicide Survivor FAQs

  http://lifegard.tripod.com/ssfaqs.html
  Answers to questions by and about suicide survivors.

• Suicide.org

  http://www.suicide.org/
  Includes articles covering all aspects of prevention, help lines, support and FAQs.

• Suicide/Violence Prevention

  http://www.cdc.gov/ViolencePrevention/suicide/index.html
  Fact sheet and resources from the CDC.

• Suicide: Read This First

  http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/
  Short page dealing with suicide, geared towards people considering killing themselves.

• Surviving the Teens, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

  https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/s/surviving-teens
  Provides information, resources and support to help guide teens and families through the ups and downs they might face.

• The Jason Foundation, Inc.

  http://www.jasonfoundation.com/
  Provides information about youth suicide and offers free educational material for teachers and youth workers.

• The Jed Foundation

  http://jedfoundation.org/
  A nonprofit organization committed to reducing the youth suicide rate and improving the mental health support provided to students by universities within the United States.

• The Suicide Paradigm

  http://lifegard.tripod.com/
  Includes ethical issues discussion, a glossary of suicide terminology, and a letter to suicidal young people.

• Training Institute for Suicide Assessment and Clinical Interviewing

  http://www.suicideassessment.com/
  Provides the interviewing tip of the month, training on suicide prevention and clinical interviewing for mental health professionals and physicians, and a complete article on suicide assessment techniques (CASE Approach).

• University of Oxford Centre for Suicide Research

  http://cebmh.warne.ox.ac.uk/csr/
  Research focuses on investigation of the causes, treatment and prevention of suicidal behavior. Includes links to sources of statistics and other relevant sites.

• Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Program

  http://www.wesleymission.org.au/home/our-services/wesley-mental-health-services/wesley-suicide-prevention-services/what-we-offer/
  Details about a suicide prevention program aiming to significantly reduce the high rate of suicide in Australia through educating strategic community members.

Related Categories

• Home > Health > Mental Health > Disorders > Mood > Depression
• Home > Society > Death > Suicide
• Home > Society > Issues > End-of-Life
• Home > Kids and Teens > Teen Life > Suicide

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