Helping Give Away Psychological Science/Resources/Suicide

This page brings together information and resources for dealing with suicidal ideation. For information regarding non suicidal self harm, visit our second page. This page was curated by Helping Give Away Psychological Science, a non-profit focused on dissemination and connecting people to resources from which they could greatly benefit.

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General Resources edit

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) edit

For information on mental health education programs, NAMI-led support groups, and the NAMI HelpLine

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) edit

SAVE is focused on 6 main program areas: Public Awareness, Education, Training, Grief Support, Products & Resources, and Research. Follow the links below for more information and resources

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention edit

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death

Befrienders Worldwide (International) edit

Befrienders Worldwide has members and volunteers worldwide available to help people in emotional distress and their loved ones

There are also opportunities to get involved and volunteer:

American Psychiatric Association Center for Workplace Mental Health edit

The APA Center for Workplace Mental Health provides resources for employers and employees. In particular, there are resources for mental health in the workplace and for new employers hiring individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic

Suicide.org edit

Suicide.org has compiled resources for individuals from several walks of life. They include mental illness-specific resources as well as resources for minority and at-risk groups

Psychology Today edit

To find a therapist in you area, considering using the Find a Therapist tool provided by Psychology Today

Suicide Prevention Resource Center edit
HGAPS Assessment Center edit
Other Resources for Coping with Mental Illness edit

Suicidal Thoughts edit

Prevention edit

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) edit
HelpGuide.org edit

HelpGuide is a small independent non-profit that runs one of the world’s top 10 mental health websites. Their website offers resources for mental health, health and wellness, children and families, relationships, aging, and more

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention edit
American Psychiatric Association Center for Workplace Mental Health edit

Hotlines edit

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline edit
Crisis Text Line edit

Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support via text message, a medium that most people use and trust, to those who are facing any type of crisis. Their aim is to get you to a calm, safe place: they provide resources when needed and sometimes it means being there and simply listening.

Suicide.org edit

Suicide.org provides a list of suicide hotlines for countries outside the United States and has a separate page for suicide hotlines within the United States.

IMAlive edit

IMAlive is an online crisis service with supervised volunteers trained in crisis intervention. Trained crisis volunteers provide crisis intervention to people in crisis and empowers them to take the necessary next steps to address their situation.

Befrienders Worldwide edit
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) edit

Supporting a Loved One edit

Healthline edit

Healthline is a medically reviewed website that offers resources and information pertaining to physical and mental health issues. This link provides information on how to identify a friend who may be experiencing depression, as well as tips regarding how you should and should not attempt to help them

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (Canada) edit

This link offers advice on what to do if you think a family member is considering suicide, how you can make your home as safe as possible, warning signs for suicide, what to do if a family member shows warning signs for suicide, and who to contact for support

Mayo Clinic edit

This link coaches you on what to do if you know someone who is suicidal. The article discusses questions to ask, warning signs to be alert of, how to offer support, and where you can find immediate help

HelpGuide edit

This Link guides you through understanding depression, recognizing depressive symptoms in a loved one, tips on what to say/ how to talk to someone about depression, and how to offer support and encourage them to get help

Survivors of Suicide edit

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline edit

This link provides information on how to take care of yourself after a suicide attempt, how to help a loved one who has survived a suicide attempt, and other resources for attempt survivors

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention edit

This link offers advice on what to do when a loved one has made a suicide attempt. It goes over acknowledging your own feelings, the recovery process, supporting the loved one, and how to get help

Beckett Springs edit

This article discusses hospitalization after a suicide attempt, what to do after discharge, long term help after suicide attempt, and what not to do during the whole process.

Suicide Prevention Resource Center edit

SPRC is the only federally supported resource center devoted to advancing implementation of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP). The organization provides technical assistance, training, and materials to support suicide prevention. This link provides a comprehensive approach to preventing suicide. It goes over identifying those at risk (screening), providing assistance, how to take action, and provides resources to help accomplish these concepts

At-Risk Populations edit

The Trevor Project edit

The Trevor Project is a national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth. They are a leading national organization that offers prevention services to the LGBTQ+ youth community

Teen Line edit

Teen Line is a non-profit, community based organization that provides emotional support to the youth. They aim to provide peer-based education and support before problems become a crisis via a national hotline, community outreach, and online support. Teens can receive help from other teens through call, text, email, or through a message board

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) edit
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline edit
Veterans Crisis Hotline edit

Grieving a Loved One edit

The following links provide tips for helping survivors of suicide loss, self-care tips for individuals who are survivors of suicide loss, and tips for parents and schools about talking to children and teens about suicide

Psychology Today edit
Mayo Clinic edit
American Psychological Association edit

Copycat Suicide edit

Copycat suicide (also known as the Werther Effect or suicide contagion) refers to an increase in suicide attempts and completions following exposure to a suicide either through the media or in a personal circle.[1] The suicide of a well-known celebrity has been shown to be correlated with a rise in suicide attempts, an effect that was seen following the death of actor Robin Williams.[2] To learn more, see the resources below:

Psychology Today edit
Biomed Central edit
Helping Give Away Psychological Science edit

A suicide contagion effect was sparked with the release of the TV show 13 Reasons Why in 2017.[3] HGAPS (Helping Give Away Psychological Science) has several pages regarding the mental health implications of the TV show. For more information, see below:

References edit

  1. "Suicide | Psychology Today". www.psychologytoday.com. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
  2. Nutt, Amy Ellis. "Robin Williams's suicide was followed by a sharp rise in 'copycat' deaths". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
  3. Gilbert, Sophie (2017-08-01). "Did '13 Reasons Why' Spark a Suicide Contagion Effect?". The Atlantic. Retrieved 2020-10-21.