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| Welcome Teen | ||
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“I would go to school and see Dwayne look sad everyday. He wouldn't talk to me like he used to, didn't want to do anything that we used to do together, and then gave me his favorite Eagles jersey. I knew something was wrong, but I hoped that he would just get normal again.”
-Michael, age 15 |
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| Introduction | ||
| Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death in the United States for young people ages 15-24. This is a shocking and scary statistic and gives proof that it is really important to react to information about a friend, relative, or acquaintance that you think may be having suicidal thoughts or may be at risk for attempting suicide. | ||
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| What to look for as a Teen | ||
| Information on trusting your gut and associated factors are provided with additional resources to add to your knowledge of what to look for as a teen who is concerned about suicide among your peers as well as adults in your community. | ||
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| What to do to help as a Teen | ||
| Knowing what to do when you are worried about the suicidal thoughts and behaviors of someone is important in order to move quickly and get the help that you and they need. Find information and resources on the importance of listening and responding honestly, not keeping secrets, taking a risk, and talking with a responsible adult. | ||
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| What education is available for a Teen | ||
| Sometimes you may not be concerned about someone else specifically, but you want to learn more about suicide and about what you can do to help prevent suicide in your community and beyond. We offer information and resources about educational opportunities and examples of teen awareness, training, and suicide prevention services. | ||
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| What researchers are doing to impact Teens | ||
| Research is usually not the first thing on your mind when you are looking for information on suicide prevention, but you will be surprised to find that research on suicide and suicide prevention is extremely important and can help you to learn more about suicide and stay on top of recent findings in relation to suicide and suicide prevention. | ||
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| What other resources are available for Teens | ||
| Resources are provided that do not “fit” into any of the above categories, but are relevant to Teens. You will find suicide prevention resources specific to your interests as a Teen. | ||
| What to look for | ||
| >Detection Resources | ||
| >>Associated Factors | ||
| >>Protective Factors | ||
| >>Facts | ||
| >>Myths | ||
| >>How to relate | ||
| >>Common concerns | ||
| >Professional resources | ||
| >>Professional screening tools | ||
| >>Suicide risk screening tools | ||
| What to do to help | ||
| >Treatment Resources | ||
| >>What to do in an emergency | ||
| >>Suicide hotlines | ||
| >>Facilities | ||
| >>Mental health providers | ||
| >>Legal considerations | ||
| >>Standard treatments for suicide ideation | ||
| >>What to do as a survivor of suicide | ||
| >Professional Resources | ||
| >>Clinical guidance | ||
| >>Ethical and Legal guidelines | ||
| >>Assessment information | ||
| >>Medication information | ||
| >>What to do as a professional survivor of suicide | ||
| What education is available | ||
| >Education Resources | ||
| >>Online educational tools | ||
| >>Organizations | ||
| >>Courses for credit | ||
| >>Publications | ||
| >Professional Resources | ||
| >>Higher education | ||
| >>Organizations | ||
| >>Courses for credit | ||
| >>Continuing education | ||
| >>Conferences | ||
| >>Publications | ||
| What researchers are doing | ||
| >Research Resources | ||
| >>Research news | ||
| >>Statistics | ||
| >>Clinical trials | ||
| >>Grants/RFP | ||
| >>Institutions | ||
| >Professional
Resources >>Research news |
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| Find information as a(n): | ||
| Adult Acquaintance | ||
| AOD Counselor | ||
| Clergy | ||
| Counselor/Social Worker | ||
| Crisis Worker/EMT | ||
| Employer | ||
| Family Member | ||
| Geriatric Specialist | ||
| Law Enforcement | ||
| Media Personnel | ||
| Military Personnel | ||
| Nurse | ||
| Parent | ||
| Physician | ||
| Psychiatrist | ||
| Psychologist | ||
| School Clinician | ||
| Teacher | ||
| Teen | ||
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Last Updated: July 2004 |