A Parents’ Guide to Suicide Prevention Each day in America, nearly 3,500 high school students attempt suicide. Among college students, suicide is the second leading cause of death in the country. Supporting a student who struggles with mental health can be difficult for parents and they may not know where to start. This guide provides resources and expert advice to help parents compassionately care for high school and college students and make sure they get the professional services they need. For resources and on how to Support Your High School or College Student go to the following link: https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/suicide-prevention/
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUICIDE PREVENTION PROJECT: For comprehensive resources on suicide prevention and response, please see the Prevention Project website linked above.
SUICIDE IS PREVENTABLE is a statewide suicide prevention social marketing campaign built on three key messages: Know the signs. Find the words. Reach out. This campaign is intended to educate Californians how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to find the words to have a direct conversation with someone in crisis and where to find professional help and resources. For more information click on the link above.
MY3 LETS YOU STAY CONNECTED WHEN YOU ARE HAVING THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE With MY3, you define your network and your plan to stay safe. With MY3 you can be prepared to help yourself and reach out to others when you are having thoughts of suicide. The App is downloadable from the Apple Store and Google Play. To access, the website clicks the link above.
UNDERSTANDING SUICIDE PREVENTION The BestColleges.com website contains a myriad of resource to help understand how the transition from high school to college causes many young people to contemplate suicide. Also, has a section on 10 Things To Look For In A Mental-Health-Friendly College. To access this website click on the link above.
Online Counseling Guide on Suicide Prevention from the Wake Forest Graduate School of Counseling. To access, this website go to: https://counseling.online.wfu.edu/online-counseling-guide-on-suicide-prevention/
THE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE can help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call 1-800-273-8255 or online: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/