Suicide Awareness & Prevention

Recognizing Adolescent Depression

It’s not unusual for young people to experience “the blues” or feel “down in the dumps” occasionally. Adolescence is always an unsettling time, with the many physical, emotional, psychological and social changes that accompany this stage of life.

Unrealistic academic, social, or family expectations can create a strong sense of rejection and can lead to deep disappointment. When things go wrong at school or at home, teens often overreact. Many young people feel that life is not fair or that things “never go their way.” They feel “stressed out” and confused. To make matters worse, teens are bombarded by conflicting messages from parents, friends and society. Read more ›

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Know the Warning Signs of a Mental Health Condition [video]

Trying to tell the difference between what expected behaviors are and what might be the signs of a mental illness isn’t always easy. There’s no easy test that can let someone know if there is mental illness or if actions and thoughts might be typical behaviors of a person or the result of a physical illness.

Watch this video to learn the common signs of mental illness… Read more ›

Suicide Prevention Resource Center [web resource]

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) provides technical assistance, training, and materials to increase the knowledge and expertise of suicide prevention practitioners and other professionals serving people at risk for suicide; however, many resources on the site may be of interest to the general public. Read more ›

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Depression and Anxiety Resource: beyondblue [web resource]

beyondblueEstablished in October 2000, Australia-based mental health website beyondblue initially focused on raising awareness of depression and reducing the associated stigma. 

Their mission has evolved to equipping everyone in Australia with the knowledge and skills to protect their own mental health, giving people the confidence to support those around them, and making anxiety, depression and suicide part of everyday conversations. Read more ›

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Epi-Aid On Youth Suicide In Santa Clara County: Preliminary Findings [presentation]

An Epi-Aid is an investigation of an urgent public health problem. The focus of Epi-Aids is to try to determine the cause(s) and/or extent of a specific health problem and to develop prevention and control recommendations. From 2009 through 2015, there were a number of suicides among incoming, current, or alumni members in one school district in Palo Alto, in Santa Clara County. In response, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) requested assistance from the CDC to understand youth suicide in Santa Clara County and the affected cities and school districts.

The preliminary results of the research are presented in a slideshow prepared by the Santa Clara County Public Health Department. Read more ›

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Born This Way Foundation [web resource]

LadyGagaFoundationLogoBorn This Way Foundation was launched in 2012 by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta. The foundation focuses on researching, learning, and developing programs to support their mission—connecting young people in safe ways and empowering them with the skills and opportunities that will inspire them to create a kinder and braver world.

Born This Way Foundation is committed to supporting the wellness of young people and empowering them to create a kinder and braver world. Read more ›

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Five Ways Parents Can Help Prevent Teen Depression

pensive girlParents wonder what they could be doing to better help their kids navigate the sometimes-treacherous waters of their adolescent years. Fortunately, scientists who study teen depression have some preliminary advice.

By looking at new findings in neuroscience as well as other psychological research and longitudinal data, scientists are zeroing in on a better understanding of what impacts teen depression and how to prevent it. Here are some of the suggestions coming out of the science.  Read more ›

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention [web resource]

American Foundation for Suicide PreventionAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a national-scope not-for-profit organization dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy.

AFSP raises awareness and provides resources and aid to those affected by suicide by focusing on five key areas Read more ›

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What Can Parents Do to Decrease the Risk of Suicide in Their Children?

sunset family silhouetteThere is no single cause of suicide — the act can arise from any combination of multiple factors — biological, environmental, psychological and situational. As a community, we agree that whatever can be done to mitigate these factors must be done; where we disagree, however, is where one might expect: What does “whatever can be done” entail?

Palo Alto psychiatrist Dr. Adam Strassberg provides suggestions to help us all “Keep Calm and Parent On” in an article published in Palo Alto Online. Read more ›

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Depression and Suicide: What Are the Warning Signs? [presentation]

For youth between 10-24 years old, suicide is the third leading cause of death. In this presentation, Dr. Glen Elliott covers the definitions of depression and suicidality, provides an overview of troubled behavior, and discusses some treatment options and resources.
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