Further Information

BOOKS

Cartlidge, Cherese. Teens and Suicide. Teen Mental Health. San Diego, CA: ReferencePoint Press, 2017.

Landau, Jennifer. Teens Talk about Suicide, Death, and Grieving. Teen Voices: Real Teens Discuss Real Problems. New York: Rosen Publishing, 2018.

Toner, Jacqueline B., and Claire A. B. Freeland. Depression: A Teens Guide to Survive and Thrive. Washington, DC: Magination Press, 2016.

WEBSITES

#BeThe1To

http://www.bethe1to.com/resources Explore tip sheets that cover topics ranging from warning signs to what to do in a crisis on this site hosted by the National Alliance for Suicide Prevention and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

The Jason Foundation: Students

http://www.jasonfoundation.com/get-involved/student The Jason Foundation provides students with links to teen suicide statistics, materials for student prevention programs, and an app designed to help you help your friends.

SAVE: Suicide Awareness Voices of Education

http://www.save.org

Take a depression screening, access resources for suicide survivors, and more.

The Trevor Project

https://www.thetrevorproject.org

Find a wealth of suicide prevention resources for LGBTQ youth, including instant messaging with a crisis counselor

VIDEOS

Kevin Breel: Confessions of a Depressed Comic

https://www.ted.com/talks/kevin_breel_confessions_of_a_depressed_comic

Watch Bree’s viral TED Talk about overcoming suicidal thoughts.

Teen Suicide Prevention

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BByqa7bhto

This video by the Mayo Clinic discusses warning signs and what to say to a suicidal teen.