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What other resources are available for Adults
 
Introduction

Many times there are resources for adults that do not fit into any specific category. Adults can access resources from diverse and numerous reputable sources on the general topic of suicide and suicide prevention.

Below you will find resources like publications, online tools, and organizations that contain information specific to an adult's needs or that can be accessed for additional resources.

Resources

The following suicide prevention resources are available for Adults on the Internet, at your local library, or at your local bookstore.

Article

Frazier, J. L. (2003, January 6). The long journey back: Surviving depression. The Washington Post, p. C10.

Media/AV

 

Films for the Humanities. (1990). Dying to be heard-- is anybody listening?. [Film]. (Available from Films for the Humanities: Princeton, New Jersey).

 

The Films for the Humanities and Sciences Web site is available at the following Web address:

http://www.films.com/Films_Home/Index.cfm?S=1


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:

http://www.suicidology.org/storeindex.cfm


Internet

 

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

 

The NIMH is the primary National Institute of Health organization for research on suicide and suicide prevention.   The NIMH offers specific resources, research, tools, and reports for individuals in helping roles, health care professionals, and researchers interested in learning more about suicide and suicide prevention.

 

Learn more from the NIMH Web site's Frequently Asked Questions available at the following Web address:

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention/suicidefaq.cfm


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