The
number of publication resources available on the subject of
suicide and suicide prevention can be overwhelming and difficult
to navigate. Several books, journal articles, multimedia and
Internet sites are noted to help you to access reputable and
significant resources quickly:
This
is not an exhaustive list, but is instead a sample of recommended
and comprehensive resources to help you learn, understand,
communicate, and process information about suicide and suicide
prevention.
Health
care and suicidology experts have contributed to and reviewed
published resources.
For a more exhaustive or specified
search of publications available from the National Library of
Medicine, conduct a Tailored search.
The
books described cover a variety of subjects within the topics
of suicide and suicide prevention. The books are organized
alphabetically by the author's last name.
To help you to find the books that
most closely meet your needs, there are one to two word phrases
provided beneath each book citation that briefly describes the
types of information held within the book or the topic focus.
Book
Bolton,
I. & Mitchell, C. (1983). My Son...My Son: A guide
to healing after a suicide in the family. Bolton Press:
Atlanta, GA.
The
noted articles cover a variety of subjects within the topic
of suicide and suicide prevention. The articles are organized
alphabetically by the author's last name within the following
categories:
•
Stressors, behaviors, mental health
disorders and life experiences
•
Gender
•
Employment
•
Race, ethnicity and cultural background
•
Age
•
Religion
•
Marital status.
A
category is not listed if there are currently no articles
within a category.
To help you to find the articles
that most closely meet your needs, one to two word phrases are
provided beneath each article citation that briefly describes
the kind of information held within the article.
Article
Frazier,
J. L. (2003, January 6). The long journey back: Surviving
depression. The Washington Post, p. C10.
The
following media/AV resources are on a variety of subjects
within the topics of suicide and suicide prevention. The media
resources are organized alphabetically by the author's last
name or the last name of the individual or company primarily
responsible for the project.
To help you to find the media resources
listed, the distribution company's Web site address is provided.
Media/AV
Bogue,
N. (Director). (1996). The choice of a lifetime: returning
from the brink of suicide. [Film]. (Available from
New Day Films)
The
New Day Films Web site is available at the following Web
address:
Publication
listings are available through other professional, governmental,
and educational organizations and may provide you with further
resources or resources that more accurately meet your needs.
The following Web sites offer comprehensive, subject specific
and easily navigable listings of publications on suicide and
suicide prevention.
Internet
American
Association of Suicidology (AAS)
The
AAS is a not for profit organization dedicated to the understanding
and prevention of suicide. The Web site is designed as a resource
for anyone concerned about suicide, including AAS members,
suicide researchers, therapists, prevention specialists, survivors
of suicide, and persons who are themselves in crisis.
The
AAS book store is organized by subject within the topic of
suicidology and is available online at the following Web address:
