SuicidalTeens.com - Teen Depression - Teen Suicide   

The Life and Death Feelings and Decisions of Depressed and Suicidal Teens - for Teens & Parents of Teens - In the past years, I have received e-mails from many depressed and suicidal teens. They seem to feel they are living in total isolation from their parents. They feel that their parents will not believe them or take them seriously, will not help them, cannot help them, and will be angry and inconvenienced, with their depression and other personal problems. Unfortunately, I know these things to be true in far too many cases. I'd like to offer some suggestions to bridge the gap.

Suicide and Survivor Help, in Memory of Jeremy, 1961-2000   

Resources on suicide, grief, prevention and survival for those who have lost a loved one by suicide. A message for those considering suicide. Produced by a father whose son died by suicide. As a family who has lost a loved one to suicide (our son Jeremy, in February, 2000), we know the incredible pain of the loss, the bewildering mixture of emotions and the incessant questions with no answers. We know that we will never get over the loss of Jeremy but for his sake, our own and that of our friends, and with God's help, we have worked at coming to terms with it. While the "grief spasms" still come, and probably always will, they are now thankfully less frequent, of shorter duration and usually of less intensity. We have found how helpful it is to be a part of a support group of others who have lost a loved one to suicide and we urge you to seek out similar support. We have also found it helpful to tell Jeremy's story over and over again to loving friends who will listen, a painful process but necessary, we believe. My wife and I have been co-facilitators of the group since September, 2001. Our faith and the loving support of our faith community have also been essential and life-giving to us. I have recently been ordained a deacon in the Anglican Church with an outreach ministry to survivors of suicide and in suicide awareness and prevention.

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education   

SAVE was started in 1989 when six suicide survivors (people who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide) met and agreed on the need for an organization. The organization is comprised mostly of suicide survivors, and people that have suffered from depression. The major event for the organization is SAVE’s Suicide Awareness and Memorial Day held every spring in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which draws nearly 500 people annually. The #1 cause of suicide is untreated depression. SAVE is committed to the education of the general public about the depressive brain diseases (such as clinical depression and bipolar illness) that can result in suicide if left untreated medically and psychologically. By educating the general public about such brain diseases, SAVE strives to remove the stigma associated with these diseases. SAVE’s prevention and education programs are designed to: Increase knowledge about depression and suicide prevention. Increase knowledge about symptoms of depression and the warning signs of suicidal thinking and behavior. Increase the confidence and competence of participants to make interventions and referrals. Increase understanding and the use of intervention skills that can help avert the tragedy of suicide. Increase knowledge about community resources, how to access and use them.

Suicide Prevention - Lifeline Australia, Living WORKS!   

LivingWorks Australia is a suicide prevention scheme, auspiced by Lifeline Australia. 50 Australians die due to suicide every week—young people and adults of all ages (The Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2001, Information Paper—Suicide Australia). Let’s together support people to choose life when painful experiences prevent them from seeing a way forward. LivingWorks Australia delivers programs that promote suicide awareness, increase practical skills in suicide first aid and focus on follow-up help with people at risk. For more information about LivingWorks Australia and its programs and upcoming workshops, please visit LivingWorks Australia website, www.livingworks.org.au or contact LivingWorks national office

Suicide Prevention - SUNY Potsdam - Counseling Center   

UCLA suicide prevention experts have summarized the information to be conveyed to a person in crisis as follows: "The suicidal crisis is temporary. Unbearable pain can be survived. Help is available. You are not alone." The Counseling Center offers group and individual counseling to help with these issues. For more information, call the Counseling Center at 267-2330

Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention Agencies   

The San Pedro Youth Coalition - Now approaching epidemic proportions, suicide is currently the third leading cause of death among teenagers in the United States. It is estimated that 300 to 400 teen suicides occur per year in Los Angeles County; this is equivalent to one teenager lost every day. Evidence indicates that for every suicide, they are 50 to 100 attempts at suicide. Due to the stigma associated with suicide, available statistics may well underestimate the problem. Nevertheless, these figures do underscore the urgent need to seek a solution to the suicide epidemic among our young people. 24 HOUR SUICIDE PREVENTION HOT LINE (877) 7-CRISIS (Toll Free in Los Angeles County)

Suicide Prevention Help   

Offers a thoughtful, caring Friendship Letter for those who are despairing and contemplating suicide. Browse the Web directory to find helpful suicide prevention resources from around the world or use the search tool to find needed information.

Suicide Prevention Services Red Deer   

The Suicide Prevention Society of Red Deer is currently the only organization in Central Alberta whose specific area of concern and programming is geared towards primary prevention issues of building self-esteem, and coping with loss for elementary age children as well as, in-depth suicide prevention education, awareness, and intervention training for youth, general public, caregivers, and professionals. Suicide Prevention Services seeks involvement with community projects that focus on improving access and services to suicidal people. The Prevention of Suicide Must be a Community effort!

Suicide Prevention Skills and Clinical Interviewing Workshops   

The Training Institute for Suicide Assessment and Clinical Interviewing (TISA) provides the Interviewing Tip of the Month and trainings on suicide prevention and clinical interviewing for mental health professionals, school counselors, and physicians. The site also provides a complete journal article on the Chronological Assessment of Suicide Events (CASE Approach), links to key suicide prevention and mental health sites, and recommended readings.

Suicide Prevention Strategy for England   

Suicide is a devastating event. Its emotional and practical consequences are felt by family and friends and the many statutory and voluntary agencies involved in the provision of health and social care. Although the rate of suicide in England is not high in comparison with other countries in the European Union, the figures remain disturbing. On average, a person dies every two hours in England as a result of suicide. It is the commonest cause of death in men under 35. It is the main cause of premature death in people with mental illness. This document sets out a suicide prevention strategy for England. It is intended to be an evolving strategy that will develop in light of progress made and emerging evidence.

SUICIDE PREVENTION TRIANGLE   

Everything you want to know about suicide, its various explanations, "death with dignity", visual art images dealing with suicidal themes. Includes free on line self assessment! This information is more readable by people long before, or well after, a suicide event. People thinking about committing suicide, seeking euthanasia, wanting death with dignity, their survivors & helpers can find information here. For people on the verge of killing themselves now, please...CLICK HERE

Suicide Prevention | Ralphie's Guide to Student Life | University of Colorado at Boulder   

Suicidal thoughts—your own or a friend’s—are cause for serious concern. Suicide is the second ranking cause of death for college-age students, and all warning signs must be taken seriously. A person who is suicide prone often feels depressed, lonely, and isolated from friends and family. A change in sleep patterns, loss of interest in activities and friends, and changes in lifestyle are some additional indicators of suicidal tendencies. If you find yourself or a friend exhibiting these behaviors, seek help immediately! Emergency Help Off Campus You can find emergency help 24 hours a day by calling Boulder County Emergency Psychiatric Services at 303-447-1665 or by calling the University Police at 9-1-1. For nonemergencies, call the University Police at 303-492-6666. You also can talk to someone at one of the offices listed on this site.

SuicideHotlines.com - When You Feel You Can't Go On -- Let Someone Know Your Pain   

You can call a Suicide Hotline Right Now. Immediate crisis intervention for the severely depressed & gravely suicidal with severe clinical depression.

Survivors of Suicide   

Survivors of Suicide, Inc., is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, self-help support group for those who have lost a relative or friend through suicide. The Survivors of Suicide volunteers are dedicated to providing information and support to assist in the grieving and healing process. Survivors of Suicide holds monthly support group meetings in the San Diego area. Survivors of Suicide also publishes a quarterly newsletter and supports this web site.

Survivors of Suicide - Suicide Survivors - Survivors of Suicide Support Groups   

Survivors of Suicide - Time heals all wounds is not necessarily true for survivors of suicide. Time is necessary for healing, but time is not enough. Shared feelings enrich and lead to growth and healing. The grief of suicide survivors is unique. Grief following a suicide is always complex. The death of someone to suicide is a shattering experience. Survivors of suicide don't just get over it. Instead, with support and understanding they can come to reconcile themselves to its reality. Assisting suicide survivors means you must break down the terribly costly silence.

Teen & Young Adult Suicide: Light & Shadow   

Those who are considering suicide give clues and warnings as a cry for help. In fact, most seek out someone to rescue them ... No talk of suicide should be taken lightly. It indicates the need for professional help.