Educational Tools/Resources

• AAS’s Guidelines for School Based Suicide Prevention Programs. This document from the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) sets forth a set of general guidelines for school-based suicide prevention programs, including a sample curriculum outline.
• AAS’s School Suicide Prevention Resources (2020). This is a list of resources developed by the AAS to help identify, prevent, and assess, suicide through various school-based programs.
• AAS: https://preventyouthsuicide.org (2022). The National Center for the Prevention of Youth Suicide (NCPYS), a program of the AAS, addresses the issue of suicide among young people and provides educational modules and resources.
• AAS: Suicidology Training: https://suicidology.org/training-accreditation/rrsr-clinicians/ (2022) Provides a brief web-based virtual opportunity for the clinician to be trained in the techniques of suicide recognition.
• CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/pdf/NCIPC-Suicide-FactSheet.pdf (2022). Provided by the CDC, this focuses on the statistics and epidemiology associated with suicide and ways to prevent it.
• National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): SAMHSA national survey on drug use and health. (2022). Provides up-to-date information on substance abuse and mental illness.  A great resource for research, it also lends insight into the impact of mental health on substance abuse and vice versa.
• CDC: CDC suicide resources on morbidity and mortality. (2022) The weekly MMWR series serves to provide timely information on suicide and associated events in the US. A vast resource of information, it also has links to recommendations, journal articles on the subject, and data from the WHO.  

• AMA: AMA guide on suicide prevention. More than 40% of patients who die by suicide have had contact with the healthcare system prior to the event. This is a "Suicide Prevention How-To Guide" from the AMA, which offers evidence-based intervention and support on identifying patients at risk for suicide and connecting them with the most appropriate treatment plan. 

• AMA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8KE0IpsYZk (9/23/21). The Webinar discusses how to reduce suicide risk in patients. It is from the BHI collaborative, a collaboration of physician organizations such as AMA, AOA, APA, ACOG, AAFP, and AACAP
• 10. AAS: https://suicidology.org/resources/warning-signs/ Provides a list of warning signs for people who are at risk
• APA’s Depression and Suicide in Older Adults Resource Guide (2009). Includes an annotated bibliography of journal articles, books, and reports, with links to websites with information for older adults and their families.
• USPSTF’sScreening for Depression, Anxiety and Suicide Risk (2022). The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force evidence-based recommendation regarding the efficacy of routine screening for depression, anxiety, and suicide risk in adults, children, and adolescents
• AAP’s Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention (2022). American Academy of Pediatrics’ research on and resources to prevent youth suicide.
• CDC Suicide Prevention Guide (2022). This guide includes facts about suicide, protective factors, preventative strategies, and resources.

Helplines:

• The national Disaster Distress Helpline is available to anyone experiencing emotional distress related to COVID-19. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to speak to a caring counselor.
• National Hope Line Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433), 1-800-273-TALK(8255) or Suicide Prevention Lifeline .A 24-hour resource for individuals with thoughts about suicide or those calling on their behalf; callers are connected to the nearest certified crisis center. Online texting options are also available.
• National Mental Health Information Center:
• Call 1-800-662-HELP(4357) or access Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator to locate mental health services and resources.
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Resources for Suicide Prevention (2022) 
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255): The Lifeline provides 24/7; free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources 
• 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. As of July 16, 2022, one will be able to call, text or chat and be connected to trained counselors.

Reports/Publications

• Protecting America's Schools- US Secret Service Analysis of Targeted School Violence (2019)
  This U.S. Secret Service and U.S. Department report details findings of a study of school shootings and other school-based attacks to identify information on attacks and attackers to hopefully prevent school-based attacks.
• Home> Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019. Provides information for parents and caregivers about infectious disease outbreaks in the community. This resource helps parents and caregivers think about how an infectious disease outbreak might affect the family— both physically and emotionally—and what can be done to cope. Updated January 2021.
• https://www.facs.org/about-acs/statements/suicide-prevention/: ACS Committee on Trauma statement on suicide prevention (June 11. 2021) 

• Elkbuli A, Sutherland M, Shepherd A, et al. Factors Influencing US Physician and Surgeon Suicide Rates 2003-2017: Analysis of the CDC-National Violent Death Reporting System [published online ahead of print, 2020 Nov 4]. Ann Surg. 2020;10.1097/SLA.0000000000004575. doi:10.1097/SLA.0000000000004575. Factors influencing U.S. physician and surgeon suicide rates. 

Links to Other Resources 

• Download & Share Our Coping Tips Graphics: Brief graphics and “mantras” that help guide individuals in a crisis.
• https://vimeo.com/175761640: PSA on gun ownership and suicide prevention 
• American Association of Suicidology (AAS)
  offers information about suicide prevention, research and treatment resources, and services for survivors of suicide, including a support group directory organized by the state
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
  AFSP offers suicide information and education resources, a support group directory organized by state, and links to resources on statistics, prevention and screening, clinical information, and measurement instruments. 
• MEDLINEplus: Suicide: This site provides information on suicide from the National Library of Medicine.
• National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI): NAMI provides a bilingual (English/Spanish) website offering information, support, and advocacy for consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses.
• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), U.S. Dept. HHS offers publications and other educational resources on mental illness, help in locating mental health services, and information on clinical trials and scientific meetings.
• National Mental Health Association (NMHA): NMHA offers advocacy for and information on mental health issues, including fact sheets, referrals, books, pamphlets, and a confidential online depression screening test.
• National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP): U.S. Dept. HHS offers suicide prevention resources, including suicide facts, National Strategy for Suicide Prevention reports, state and federal activities, data collection systems, funding opportunities, and resources in Spanish.
• Yellow Ribbon International: YRI offers suicide prevention information and resources for teens and parents, and a youth suicide prevention program for schools and communities.
• The Trevor Project | For Young LGBTQ Lives: An American nonprofit organization focused on suicide prevention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth.