Welcome
to the Preventing Suicide Network,
a resource center aimed at providing authoritative and problem
specific information about suicide prevention. Death by suicide
has reached epidemic proportions. Each year 30,000 Americans
take their lives by suicide. Even greater numbers of people
attempt suicide. It can be difficult to know how to help someone
who is at risk for suicide. Getting the best information available
can help.
This
site is intended to help those who help others locate and
access tailored resources about suicide prevention...
Searching for authoritative
resources is an essential part of knowing how to prevent suicide.
Accessing How to Search is highly
recommended as a starting point for using this Web site.
Whether
you are a parent, friend, teacher, or health care professional,
this Web site is to help you help someone who is at risk for
suicide...