A collection of resources shared on social media by TIEMH throughout Suicide Prevention Month.
Take 5 to Save Lives
Created by the National Council for Suicide Prevention, Take 5 to Save Lives is a free resource that teaches participants to learn the warning signs, do their part, practice self-care, reach out, and spread the word.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center: Lived Experience
In this resource, Leah Harris, MA, explains the concept and value of using lived experience in trauma-informed care.
Mental Health America: Back to School (Preventing Suicide)
MHA provides valuable information on preventing suicide in our communities during the back-to-school season.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: We Can All Prevent Suicide
The NSPL offers lists of risk factors and warning signs to help everyone take part in suicide prevention.
R is for Recovery: Voices for Recovery
National Recovery Month celebrates that recovery is possible and treatment is available by encouraging survivors of substance use or mental health disorders to share their stories.
R is for Recovery: Targeted Outreach (Community Members)
R is for Recovery has created a resource for community members looking for resources to support peers in recovery.
NIMH Suicide Prevention Resources (Spanish Language)
The National Institute of Mental Health curated a series of Spanish-language publications about preventing suicide.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Recommendations for Reporting on Suicide (Spanish Language)
The NPLR has recommendations for best-practices when reporting on or writing about suicide.
El Suicidio Es Prevenible (Spanish Language)
A brochure from El Suicidio Es Prevenible listing three steps everyone can take when assisting someone who needs help.
NASP: Translated Safety and Crisis Resources (Spanish Language)
The National Association for School Psychologists curated a list of safety and crisis resources translated into Spanish.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Spanish Language)
The Spanish-language version of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Supporting the Unique Mental Health Needs of LGBTQ Youth
AFSP discusses suicide prevention and crisis intervention specifically for LGBTQ youth.
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Learning Network: Suicide
PBHLN’s landing page for data, news, and resources regarding suicide and suicide prevention.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center: The Role of High School Teachers
SPRC’s resource guide for high school teachers regarding suicide intervention and prevention.
South Southwest MHTTC: Advancing State Efforts to Save Lives
SSW MHTTC’s webinar discussing the role of state infrastructure in suicide prevention.
