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What other resources are available for Clergy members

 
Introduction

There are some resources that can be of use to members of the clergy that do not fit into any one specific category.   Below you will find suicide and suicide prevention resources that may be of help to you in your suicide prevention efforts.

Below you will find publications, online tools, organizations, etc. that contain information specific to a clergy member's needs or that can be accessed for additional resources that will provide you with the information that you seek.

Resources

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

Book

Dunne, E. J., McIntosh, J. L. & Dunne-Maxim, K. (Eds.). (1987). Suicide and its aftermath: Understanding and counseling the survivors. Norton: New York, NY.


Book

Lester, D. & Tallmer, M. (Eds.). (1994). Now I lay me down: Suicide in the elderly. Charles Press: Philadelphia, PA.


Article

Exline, J. J., Yali, A. M., & Sanderson, W. C. (2000). Guilt, discord, and alienation: The role of religious strain in depression and suicidality. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 56(12), 1481-1496.


Internet

 

Youth Suicide Prevention Education Program (YSPEP)

 

The YSPEP was developed by parents who lost a child to suicide and who developed this organization to prevent suicide among adolescents and young adults by providing information and resources to youth, parents and the community.  

 

The following YSPEP Web page provides information on What to do if a loved one may be contemplating suicide:

http://www.yspep.org/what_to_do.html


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