DISCLAIMER : The diagnosis and treatment of depression and other psychiatric disorders requires trained medical professionals. The information provided at the Web sites listed below is to be used for educational purposes only. It should NOT be used as a substitute for seeking professional care for the diagnosis and treatment of any mental/psychiatric disorders.
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SPAN SPAN, a non profit, 501(C)(3) organization, 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. www.spanusa.org
American Association of Suicidology (AAS) The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) promotes research, public awareness programs, and education and training for professionals and volunteers. In addition, it serves as a national clearinghouse for information of suicide. This site provides things you should know about suicide, membership information, a listing of AAS publications, and conference information. Frequently updated. www.suicidology.org
Prevention (AFSP) The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) was founded in 1987 by concerned scientists, business and community leaders, and survivors of suicide in an effort to support the research, education and treatment programs needed to prevent suicide. AFSP is the only national not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding suicide prevention research, and to offering educational programs and conferences for survivors, mental health professionals, physicians, and the public. (Mission Statement) www.afsp.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s mission is to provide immediate assistance to individuals in suicidal crisis by connecting them to the nearest available suicide prevention and mental health service provider through a toll-free telephone number: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). It is the only national suicide prevention and intervention telephone resource funded by the Federal Government. www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
SPRC: Suicide Prevention Resource Center The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) provides prevention support, training, and resources to assist organizations and individuals to develop suicide prevention programs, interventions and policies, and to advance the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. www.sprc.org
SA\VE The mission of SA\VE is to educate about suicide prevention and to speak for suicide survivors. www.save.org
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program Because of the internal nature of depression and loneliness, thousands of youth who appear to be happy are screaming silently in the deepest emotional pain. What can we do? We can reach out and help youth with the Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program. www.yellowribbon.org
Information for psychologists, the public, and students - www.apa.org
QPR for Suicide PreventionThe QPR mission is to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know. www.qprinstitute.com
Confidential Depression Screening One of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you have symptoms of depression is by taking a free, confidential depression-screening test. Screening tests, such as the one on this web site, are not intended to provide a diagnosis for clinical depression. But they may help identify any depressive symptoms and determine whether a further evaluation by a medical or mental health professional is necessary. As with any other illness, you should see your doctor if you think you might have symptoms of depression. (Sponsored by the National Mental Health Association) www.depression-screening.org
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. www.mentalhealthscreening.orghttp://www.livingworks.net:
Living Works SPS offers Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), which is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s standard for suicide intervention training. That training was developed by Livingworks. http://www.livingworks.net.
