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SAVE was one of the
nation's first organizations dedicated to the prevention of suicide and
was a co-founding member of the National Council for Suicide Prevention.
Our history and growth from an all-volunteer, small grassroots group of
passionate survivors led us to what is one of today's leading
national not-for-profit organizations with staff dedicated to prevent
suicide. This site, along with our work, is based on the foundation and
belief that suicide should no longer be considered a hidden or taboo
topic, and that through raising awareness and educating the public, we can
SAVE lives. |
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Indian Health Service - The purpose
of the Indian Health Service’s (IHS) Community Suicide Prevention Website
is to provide American Indian and Alaska Native communities with
culturally appropriate information about best and promising practices,
training opportunities, and other relevant information regarding suicide
prevention and intervention. The goal of the Website is to provide Native
communities with the tools and information to create, or adapt to, their
own suicide prevention programs. |
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The National Association of School Psychologists
represents and supports school psychology through leadership to enhance
the mental health and educational competence of all children. |
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The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
is the only national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to
understanding and preventing suicide through research and education, and
to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those affected by
suicide. |
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The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC),
established in 2002, supports suicide prevention with the best of science,
skills and practice |
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HOPES
Helping others through education and advocacy for suicide prevention.
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WI DPI - Youth suicide is a pressing problem
for Wisconsin schools and communities. According to the CDC, Wisconsin has
the 8th highest youth suicide rate in the U.S. (4 years ending 2003,
higher than all surrounding states). Our 2005 YRBS data show over 27% of
high school students with symptoms of depression. And, while the percent
of students reporting seriously considering suicide has fallen over the
last 12 years, our youth suicide rate has remained consistently high.
Suicide is the second highest cause of death in Wisconsin's youth behind
motor vehicle accidents and well beyond cancers and homicide. |
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GATEKEEPER TRAINING FOR SCHOOL STAFF
(WI DPI) Gatekeeper training is a
research-based strategy for reducing youth suicides. Many people know how
to perform CPR for heart attacks. This brief workshop teaches a simple and
effective skill for suicide prevention: ACT.
A=Acknowledge the signs
and symptoms
C=show
Care and Concern for the person
T=Tell someone who knows how
to intervene (pupil services)
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| Youth who are contemplating suicide frequently give warning
signs of their distress. Parents, teachers, and friends are in a key
position to pick up on these signs and get help. Most important is to
never take these warning signs lightly or promise to keep them secret.
When all adults and students in the school community are committed to
making suicide prevention a priority — and are empowered to take the
correct actions — we can help youth before they engage in behavior with
irreversible consequences.
NASP Communiqué, Vol. 35, #4
December 2006
Preventing Youth Suicide: Tips for Parents and Educators
By Andrea Cohn, NCSP
Howard County (MD) Public Schools
To view the whole article
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