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Suicide Resources
Suicide is a risk factor present in several mental disorders. There has also been a debate about physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients who are in pain. Find out more with these resources.
Suicide Risk Increased in a Number of Different Disorders
Mental health professionals need to be watchful of mental health problems beyond depression in order to prevent youth suicide, according to new research from the World Health Organization.
Self-Injury - Mental Health Resources
Self-Injury is not always part of suicidal thinking.
FDA Addresses Antidepressant Suicide Issue
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has responded to concerns that some antidepressants may increase suicidal behavior. The regulatory agency is advising paople that they should "closely monitor all patients being placed on therapy with these drugs for worsening depression and suicidal thinking, which can occur during the early period of treatment."
Suicide Rates Overstated in People with Depression
Mayo Clinic debunks the commonly held notion that about 15 percent of people diagnosed with depression will commit suicide.
U.S. Campaign to Prevent Suicide
The United States now has a 'National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.' Suicide rates are rising among young people in the U.S. Read how these lives can be saved.
Twins Have Lower Risk of Suicide than General Population
Twins have a lower risk of suicide compared with the general population.
Suicide on the Internet
Should suicidal people seek help Online?
Suicide by Managed Care - Mental Health Resources
A Series examining the impact of managed care on mental health - by Rand Partridge, Ph.D.
Befrienders International
An international agency that specializes in help for those who are suicidal. They emphasize confidentiality and they list local resources in many different countries, along with providing email support.
if you are thinking about suicide... read this first
is a site designed for people who are considering suicide. The author is not a mental health professional, but "someone who knows what it is like to be in pain."
Should Doctors help you Kill Yourself?
The debate over physician-assisted suicide raises some interesting issues.
Depression puts Men at Risk for Suicide
Half as many men as women seek psychotherapy. Half as many men as women are diagnosed with depression. Yet men commit suicide up to eight times more often than women.
1000 Deaths -- Loved Ones Lost to Suicide
The centerpiece is an extensive collection of photographs of suicide victims. There are also online resources for suicide survivors.
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
has a focus on preventing suicide. It is in English and French
American Association of Suicidology
An organization dedicated to the understanding and prevention of suicide.
The Light for Life Foundation
sponsors the Yellow Ribbon Campaign for the prevention of youth suicide.
Memorial
A site in memory of those lost to suicide.
Project on Death in America
A project of the Open Society Institute, this site includes a discussion and reading list on physician-assisted suicide.
The Samaritans
Offer free telephone counseling in Great Britain and email counseling worldwide. Confidentiality is complete, unlike many sources of counseling for suicidal thoughts. The Samaritans are a branch of Befrienders International.
suicide @ rochford.org
Suicide information and education. Includes the Suicide FAQ.
Suicidal.com
Melody Clark shares information that helped her overcome depression and suicidal thoughts.
SuicideHotlines.com
State-by-state information on crisis counseling hotlines
Suicide Prevention Advocacy Network
A U.S. site dedicated to reducing the suicide rate.
