Recommended Web Sites

American Association of Suicidology - The American Association of Suicidology is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the understanding and prevention of suicide. One will find information about suicide, a listing of crisis centers and support groups, and numerous external links at this site.

KidsHealth for Parents: Understanding and Preventing Teen Suicide - This site was created by the Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media and aims to provide the best children's health information on the Internet. The information found here is written specifically for parents.

MEDLINEplus: Suicide - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases and conditions.

National Institute of Mental Health: Suicide - The mission of the National Institute of Mental Health is to diminish the burden of mental illness through research. Booklets, fact sheets, and summaries can be obtained at this government site.

National Strategy for Suicide Prevention - This site is a collaborative effort of four government agencies. Fact sheets, statistics, and news articles can all be found here.

Older Adults: Depression and Suicide Facts - Read about how the elderly are at high risk for suicidal behavior

Recognizing Suicidal Behavior - The Cleveland Clinic has created this list of warning signs.

Suicide: Taking Care of Yourself and Your Family After an Attempt - Good advice from the center for mental health services, for those who have attempted suicide or family members of someone who has attempted.

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education - SAVE's Mission is to educate about suicide prevention, eliminate stigma and support those touched by suicide.

Survivors of Suicide - The purpose of the Survivors Of Suicide web site is to help those who have lost a loved one to suicide resolve their grief and pain in their own personal way. Suicide fact sheets, personal stories from people who have experienced the death of someone to suicide, as well as a discussion board for members can be accessed here.

TeensHealth: Straight Talk on Suicide- This site was created by the Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media and aims to provide the best children's health information on the Internet. The information found here is written specifically for teens.