As
an adult, finding the right resources for quality information
on suicide prevention can be difficult.
Suicide
impacts individuals worldwide and consequently is a big concern
for any person who comes in contact with people who are at
risk for suicide, engaging in suicide risk behaviors, or displaying
suicide risk behaviors.
The
fear and concern of suicide impacting your community directly
or indirectly requires the ability to find fast and targeted
information and resources.
The stigma
of suicide can make it difficult for adult acquaintances to
find suicide and suicide prevention educational materials.
This Web site can help you when you are unable to find the suicide
prevention information and resources that you need within your
community.
Internal
links can help you to easily locate information that applies
to adult acquaintances and What education is available.
You will find numerous educational resources, like
courses and publications, as well as suicide prevention
organizations that can be sources of additional educational
tools and information.
If
you are unable to find the information that you need, please
contact the Online
Guide.
The
following resources are examples of information available
for adult acquaintances in the What education is available
area of this Web site.
Frances,
A. & First, M. B. (1999). Your Mental Health: A Layman's
Guide to the Psychiatrist's Bible. Scribner: Princeton,
NJ.
Courses
for Credit
National
Center for Suicide Prevention Training (NCSPT)
The
NCSPT is a U.S. not-for-profit organization providing educational
resources to help public officials, service providers, and
community-based coalitions develop effective suicide prevention
programs and policies. The NCSPT was established in
June 2001 and is funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau,
Human Resources and Services Administration, and United States
Department of Health and Human Services.
The
NCSPT offers a series of regular workshops and courses on
suicide and suicide prevention. Information on NCSPT
training opportunities is available at the following Web address:
