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Suicide Prevention Dialogue with Consumers and Survivors: From Pain to Promise
Published: January 2010
This resource recaps a meeting involving survivors of suicide attempts, health care professionals, researchers, and policymakers. The group discussed factors in recovery and suicide prevention, and developing recommendations to enhance dialogue and improve services around this issue.
A Journey Toward Health and Hope: Your Handbook for Recovery After a Suicide Attempt
Published: October 2015
This resource guides people through the first steps toward recovery and a hopeful future after a suicide attempt. It includes personal stories from survivors, and strategies for recovery, such as re-establishing connections and finding a counselor.
A Guide for Medical Providers in the Emergency Department Taking Care of Suicide Attempt Survivors
Published: June 2018
This brochure offers emergency department providers tips for enhancing treatment for people who have attempted suicide. It also offers information about communicating with families, HIPAA, patient discharge, and resources for medical professionals, patients, and their families.
A Guide for Taking Care of Yourself After Your Treatment in the Emergency Department
Published: June 2018
This brochure helps people recovering from a suicide attempt. It discusses how to find healing, hope, and help after emergency room treatment, including how to cope with future thoughts of suicide. The brochure also offers ways to connect with other suicide attempt survivors and lists free apps and other resources to help you move forward.
A Guide for Funeral Directors: Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss
Published: July 2009
This brochure provides guidance to funeral directors to support survivors of suicide loss. It describes the impact of death by suicide on survivors, how to deal with negative public perceptions, and steps to manage stress.
Treatment for Suicidal Ideation, Self-harm, and Suicide Attempts Among Youth
Published: December 2020
The goal of this guide is to provide interventions to treat for suicidal ideation, self-harm, and suicide attempts among youth. It provides research on implementation and examples of the ways that these recommendations can be implemented.
Helping Your Loved One Who is Suicidal: A Guide for Family and Friends
Published: May 2021
This guide will help families who have a loved one who is suicidal or has made a suicide attempt. It will provide information on understanding suicide, warning signs and action steps to take, and how to prevent future attempts and keep your loved one safe.
National Strategy for Suicide Prevention Implementation Assessment Report
Published: December 2017
This report is an assessment of the implementation of the revised 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. The report attempts to provide a snapshot of recent efforts to implement the goals and objectives of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and makes suggestions for increasing the effectiveness of these implementation efforts.
A Guide for Taking Care of Your Family Member After Treatment in the Emergency Department
Published: June 2018
This brochure was developed by and for family members whose loved one attempted suicide. It provides information about what to expect in the emergency room, and how to take care of yourself and your family member following the attempt. It also offers resources to help you move forward.
Promoting Emotional Health and Preventing Suicide
Published: June 2010
This toolkit equips senior living staff with resources to promote mental health, suicide prevention, and encourages active participation among residents. It includes guidelines for integrating suicide prevention into ongoing programs, hands-on tools, and training manuals.