Suicide, the intentional act of ending one’s life, is one of the topics in this category. It is combined here along with self-injury, which is also called self-mutilation, is the deliberate and direct injuring of body parts and tissue. This behavior, generally a symptom of psychological problems, is usually not an attempt to commit suicide.
Recommended Resources
National Council For Suicide Prevention (NCSP)
The National Council For Suicide Prevention (NCSP) is a health organization that seeks to prevent suicide and improve mental health. The website also provides information on other organizations that are working to prevent suicide including Samaritans USA. You can also call a phone number to get advice if you have suicidal thoughts.
http://www.ncsp.org/
Offers articles, discussion boards, personal stories, pictures, coping tips and poetry dealing with self-injury and suicide.
http://www.psyke.org/
Offers suicide prevention courses and training for professionals, institutions, and the public
http://www.qprinstitute.com/
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
The Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) is an organization that aims to prevent suicide and educate the public about the importance of suicide prevention. You can find out how to get help if you are feeling depressed. The website also has advice if you are coping with loss due to suicide.
http://www.save.org
A forum for people who are suffering from suicidal feelings, survived a suicide attempt, or are in crisis. This forum nurtures helpful discussion in a safe environment.
http://www.suicideforum.com/
The purpose of this site is to advance the debate about Thomas S. Szasz's basic ideas and their practical applications.
http://www.szasz.com/
Provides teen suicide statistics and articles on adolescent suicide prevention as well as teenage suicide warning signs.
http://www.teensuicide.us/
Web site provides valuable insight into self-mutilation through educational information geared to help one's self and others, by identifying motivations.
http://harm.me.uk
