Depression/Suicide
This toolkit is designed to assist schools in the aftermath of a suicide (or other death) in the school community.
Developed by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC), in consultation with a diverse group of national experts, including school-based personnel, clinicians, researchers, and crisis response professionals, After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools is an online resource for schools facing the suicide death of a student or other member of the school community. The Toolkit incorporates relevant existing material and research findings as well as references, templates, and links to additional information and assistance.
This website is dedicated to providing accurate, current, and relevant information about clinical depression to the general public.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is a medical association dedicated to improving life for children and their families affected by mental, behavioral, or developmental disorders. AACAP promotes and supports research and training curricula to assure proper treatment in child psychiatry. Additionally, the Academy acts as a government liaison to respond to national policy in order to improve and expand psychiatric services to children and adolescents.
The AFSP provides resources and information on how to prevent suicide, the signs of suicide, and where to go when you need help.
APA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 115,700 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students as its members.
Boys Town offers a continuum of Child and Family Services including Intensive Residential Treatment Services, Group Home Services, Intervention & Assessment Services, Child and Family Support services, in addition to many other services.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a federal agency that conducts and supports health promotion, prevention and preparedness activities in the United States, with the goal of improving overall public health.
Information about mental health including causes, signs, and services recommended.
A national nonprofit organization helping families recognize and cope with depressive disorders to get people well and prevent suicides.
The top ten resources for people suffering from depression are located on this site in an answer to many questions that are asked on “My Depression Connection”.
Helpguide is a nonprofit website that is dedicated to metal health issues.
JED is a nonprofit that exists to protect emotional health and prevent suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults.