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What other resources are available for Teens

Introduction

There are resources that are for Teens that do not fit into any one specific category. We provide a place where teens can find more resources from diverse sources on the topic of suicide and suicide prevention.

Below you will find resources like publications, online tools, and organizations that have information specific to a teen's needs or that can be accessed for additional resources that will give you the information that you are looking for.

Resources

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

If you still are not able to find the information that you need, please contact the Online guide or conduct a Tailored Search.

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

Internet

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

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

Internet

SafeUSA

SafeUSA is a working alliance of major public and private partners dedicated to significantly reducing the high rates of injuries and deaths related to injuries in the United States and increasing the levels of safety in the nation's homes, schools, work sites, transportation areas, and communities.

The following SafeUSA Web page offers information and resources about suicide and suicide prevention:

http://www.safeusa.org/suicide.htm

Internet

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)

SAVE began in 1989 and is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to educate the general public about mental illness, which can result in suicide if left untreated.

The following SAVE Web page offers numerous questions and answers about Depression and Suicide:

http://www.save.org/basics/qna.html

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