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 Teen’s 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
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.