Resources

 

AAS Resources

Fact sheet about youth suicidal behavior

Fact sheet about suicidal behavior among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth

Articles featured in Newslink

The Time is Right

Cliff-edge and Upstream

AAS School Suicide Prevention Specialist Accreditation

AAS Facebook page

Videos



In this video created by the Mayo Clinic, teens describe common signs that a teen is considering suicide and provide encouragement for communicating directly and immediately for support and safety. It also includes suggestions for what to say to a teen who may be at risk for suicide and ways to keep them safe. Things can get better.


Reach out to prevent teen suicide.  This positive music video, created by the Mayo Clinic, encourages troubled teens to communicate with an adult for help and support.  It also depicts how teens can talk to adults in a variety of situations. Things can get better.

Other Resources

CDC Injury Prevention & Control: Youth Suicide

Means Matter
The Means Matter web site promotes activities intended to reduce a suicidal person's access to lethal means of suicide.

ReachOut
The ReachOut web site helps teens and young adults facing tough times and struggling with mental health issues.  All content is written by teens and young adults, for teens and young adults.

Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide promotes public awareness of teen suicide through educational training programs for teens, parents, and educators.

Suicide Prevention Resource Center: Online Library
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center's online library has many topics with resources