Age/Gender Specific Resources

For Youth

Suicide Prevention Resource Center - Resources For Teens

To Write Love on Her Arms
To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.

Teen Depression and Suicide
A Million Miles From Anywhere-An interactive website for teens

Two separate 90 minute presentations. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention partnered with the New York State Office of Mental Health on a film project aimed to educate high school students about depression. Since the majority of suicides are caused by untreated or inadequately treated depression, it is AFSP’s hope that by teaching adolescents to recognize the signs of depression in themselves and others, suicide deaths among teenagers will decrease. A second film, More Than Sad: A Guide to Preventing Teen Suicide educates teachers and other school personnel about the causes of youth suicide, warning signs and steps they can take to get help for students. Key messages to teachers include paying close attention to any observed behavioral changes in their students, speaking to those students, and referring those who may be suffering from a mental disorder to a nurse or school counselor. The film also encourages teachers to familiarize themselves with their own school’s referral and crisis policies.

For Adults

Coming soon.

For Elderly

Suicide Prevention among Older Adults
Jerry Reed, MSW, Executive Director, SPAN USA
August 11, 2005

For Women

The Office on Women’s Health Releases Two New Publications on Women’s Mental Health

Action Steps for Improving Women’s Mental Health

A report that brings together the most recent research, resources, products, and tools on mental health issues in women and explores the role gender plays in diagnosing, treating, and coping with mental illness. It also points to resilience and social support systems as key factors in overcoming mental illness.

The report outlines specific action steps for policymakers, health care providers, researchers, and others to take in an effort to address the burden of mental illness on women's lives and increase their capacity for recovery.

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Women’s Mental Health: What It Means to You

A consumer booklet that addresses the stigma associated with mental health, with information on the signs and symptoms of mental illness. It also provides suggestions for support and solutions for preventing and coping with mental illness.

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For Men