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18-2 Objective: Reduce the rate of suicide attempts by adolescents. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) AACAP is the leading national professional medical association dedicated to treating and improving the quality of life for children, adolescents, and families affected by mental, behavioral, or developmental disorders. The web site contains information on membership, current research, practice guidelines, managed care information, and awards and fellowship descriptions. Fact sheets for parents and caregivers and a directory of child and adolescent psychiatrists are also available on-line. American Academy of Pediatrics The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 55,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Their website contains information on their programs, advocacy, membership, and an on-line bookstore of publications. American Association of Suicidology The American Association of Suicidology is dedicated to the understanding and prevention of suicide. AAS promotes research, public awareness programs, education and training for professionals and volunteers. In addition, it serves as a national clearinghouse for information on suicide. Their web site contains a list of recommended books on many aspects of suicide prevention, available to order online or through their mail room. AAS offers both individual and organizational memberships. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to advancing the knowledge of suicide and the ability to prevent it. The Foundation's activities include supporting research projects that help further the understanding and treatment of depression and the prevention of suicide and providing information and education about depression and suicide. The toll-free line is an information and referral center, with educational materials and a database of survivor support groups across the nation. Contact information for AFSP chapters is listed on the web site. Federation of Families for Children?s Mental Health The Federation of Families for Children?s Mental Health is a family-run advocacy organization with a network of local chapters nationwide. Their programs include family leadership training, support and technical assistance and advocacy on children?s mental health policy issues and for systems change. A publications catalog is also available. National Association of School Nurses The National Association of School Nurses is a non-profit specialty nursing organization dedicated to improving the health and educational success of children and youth by developing and providing leadership to advance school nursing practice. Their web site includes a publications list, a directory to state and international chapters, membership information and links to related organizations. National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) The mission of NASP is to promote educationally and psychologically healthy environments for all children and youth by implementing research-based, effective programs that prevent problems, enhance independence, and promote optimal learning. Their web site includes information on publications, membership, programming and advocacy activities. National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association (NDMDA) NDMDA aids in the development and support of self-help groups across the country. They produce a quarterly newsletter, Outreach, and educational materials with up-to-the-minute information about depression and manic depression. Their web site includes an on-line bookstore with a wide variety of books and videotapes and a listing of support groups across the nation. National Foundation for Depressive Illness The Foundation educates the public and professionals through outreach programs and provides information about the symptoms of depressive illness through a national "800" number, as well as follow up information and medical referrals. Suicide Prevention Advocacy Network USA (SPAN USA) SPAN is dedicated to the creation of an effective national suicide prevention strategy. SPAN links the energy of those bereaved by suicide with the expertise of leaders in science, business, government and public service to achieve the goal of significantly reducing the national rate of suicide by the year 2010. Their web site includes information on how to be an advocate, updates on federal and state activities, sample advocacy letters, and links to related sites. Screening for Mental Health, Inc. Screening for Mental Health, Inc. (formerly The National Mental Illness Screening Project) is a nonprofit organization developed to coordinate nationwide mental health screening programs and to ensure cooperation, professionalism, and accountability in mental illness screenings. Their web site has detailed information on their screening days and programs, which include: National Alcohol Screening Day, National Anxiety Disorder Screening Day, National Depression Screening Day, National Eating Disorders Screening Program, Interactive Telephone Screening Programs, and a Suicide Education and Research Division. |
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