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HGAPS ALERT: COVID-19 and You

It is understandable to feel hopeless right now. This is an unprecedented time in our lives and it is okay to feel angry, frustrated, or helpless. Below are some important resources you can use to improve mental health and find relief. If you are having thoughts of suicide please seek help. Please know you are not alone. There is help.
Link to Suicide Resources:

~ National suicide hotline 24/7: 1-800-273-8255 ~ Crisis Textline 24/7: Text HOME to 741741 ~
~ Coping With Suicidal Thoughts ~ Suicide Prevention in Schools ~

Not suicidal but still want help? Click on a link below!
~ Coping with COVID-19 ~ Coping with Social Isolation ~ Finding a Therapist ~ Other Resources ~
~ More at HGAPS.org ~

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This page brings together information and resources for dealing with suicidal ideation. For information regarding non suicidal self harm, visit our second page. This page was curated by Helping Give Away Psychological Science, a non-profit focused on dissemination and connecting people to resources from which they could greatly benefit.

General Resources

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

• Main Page: https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Related-Conditions/Suicide

For information on mental health education programs, NAMI-led support groups, and the NAMI HelpLine

• Find Support: https://www.nami.org/Find-Support

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)

SAVE is focused on 6 main program areas: Public Awareness, Education, Training, Grief Support, Products & Resources, and Research. Follow the links below for more information and resources

• Main Page: https://save.org/
• What We Do: https://save.org/what-we-do/

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death

• Main page: https://afsp.org/
• Find Support: https://afsp.org/find-support/
• About Suicide: https://afsp.org/about-suicide/

Befrienders Worldwide (International)

Befrienders Worldwide has members and volunteers worldwide available to help people in emotional distress and their loved ones

• Main Page: http://www.befrienders.org/

There are also opportunities to get involved and volunteer:

• Getting Involved/Volunteering: https://www.befrienders.org/get-involved

American Psychiatric Association Center for Workplace Mental Health

The APA Center for Workplace Mental Health provides resources for employers and employees. In particular, there are resources for mental health in the workplace and for new employers hiring individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic

• Main Page: http://workplacementalhealth.org/

Suicide.org

Suicide.org has compiled resources for individuals from several walks of life. They include mental illness-specific resources as well as resources for minority and at-risk groups

• Main Page: http://www.suicide.org/index.html

Psychology Today

To find a therapist in you area, considering using the Find a Therapist tool provided by Psychology Today

• Find a Therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com/

Suicide Prevention Resource Center

• Resources for Patients, Families, and Community Members: https://www.sprc.org/resources-patients-families-and-community-members

HGAPS Assessment Center

• https://effectivechildtherapy.org/assessment-center/

Other Resources for Coping with Mental Illness

• Eating Disorders: https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Disordered-Eating
• Depression: https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Depression
• Anxiety: https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Anxiety

Suicidal Thoughts

Prevention

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)

• Warning Signs: https://save.org/about-suicide/warning-signs-risk-factors-protective-factors/

HelpGuide.org

HelpGuide is a small independent non-profit that runs one of the world’s top 10 mental health websites. Their website offers resources for mental health, health and wellness, children and families, relationships, aging, and more

• Main Page: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/suicide-prevention/are-you-feeling-suicidal.htm

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

• Risk Factors and Warning Signs: https://afsp.org/about-suicide/risk-factors-and-warning-signs/

American Psychiatric Association Center for Workplace Mental Health

• Suicide Prevention: http://workplacementalhealth.org/Mental-Health-Topics/Suicide-Prevention

Hotlines

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

• Main Page: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
• Chat: http://chat.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/GetHelp/LifelineChat.aspx

Crisis Text Line

Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support via text message, a medium that most people use and trust, to those who are facing any type of crisis. Their aim is to get you to a calm, safe place: they provide resources when needed and sometimes it means being there and simply listening.

• Main Page: https://www.crisistextline.org/
• How it Works: https://www.crisistextline.org/how-it-works/

Suicide.org

Suicide.org provides a list of suicide hotlines for countries outside the United States and has a separate page for suicide hotlines within the United States.

• International Suicide Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html

IMAlive

IMAlive is an online crisis service with supervised volunteers trained in crisis intervention. Trained crisis volunteers provide crisis intervention to people in crisis and empowers them to take the necessary next steps to address their situation.

• Main Page: http://hopeline.com/

Befrienders Worldwide

• Help & Support: http://www.befrienders.org/help-and-support

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

• Helpline: https://www.nami.org/help

Supporting a Loved One

Healthline

Healthline is a medically reviewed website that offers resources and information pertaining to physical and mental health issues. This link provides information on how to identify a friend who may be experiencing depression, as well as tips regarding how you should and should not attempt to help them

• How to Help a Depressed Friend: https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-help-a-depressed-friend

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (Canada)

This link offers advice on what to do if you think a family member is considering suicide, how you can make your home as safe as possible, warning signs for suicide, what to do if a family member shows warning signs for suicide, and who to contact for support

• When a Family Member is Suicidal: https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/guides-and-publications/when-a-family-member-is-suicidal

Mayo Clinic

This link coaches you on what to do if you know someone who is suicidal. The article discusses questions to ask, warning signs to be alert of, how to offer support, and where you can find immediate help

• What to Do when Someone is Suicidal: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/suicide/in-depth/suicide/art-20044707

HelpGuide

This Link guides you through understanding depression, recognizing depressive symptoms in a loved one, tips on what to say/ how to talk to someone about depression, and how to offer support and encourage them to get help

• Helping Someone with Depression: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/helping-someone-with-depression.htm

Survivors of Suicide

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

This link provides information on how to take care of yourself after a suicide attempt, how to help a loved one who has survived a suicide attempt, and other resources for attempt survivors

• Attempt Survivors: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/attempt-survivors/

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

This link offers advice on what to do when a loved one has made a suicide attempt. It goes over acknowledging your own feelings, the recovery process, supporting the loved one, and how to get help

• When a Loved One has Made an Attempt: https://afsp.org/when-a-loved-one-has-made-an-attempt

Beckett Springs

This article discusses hospitalization after a suicide attempt, what to do after discharge, long term help after suicide attempt, and what not to do during the whole process.

• Helping Someone Who Attempted Suicide: https://beckettsprings.com/blog/mental-health/help-attempted-suicide/

Suicide Prevention Resource Center

SPRC is the only federally supported resource center devoted to advancing implementation of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP). The organization provides technical assistance, training, and materials to support suicide prevention. This link provides a comprehensive approach to preventing suicide. It goes over identifying those at risk (screening), providing assistance, how to take action, and provides resources to help accomplish these concepts

• Immediate and Long-Term Postvention: https://www.sprc.org/comprehensive-approach/postvention

At-Risk Populations

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is a national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth. They are a leading national organization that offers prevention services to the LGBTQ+ youth community

• Main page: http://www.thetrevorproject.org/
• Get Help: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/
• Preventing Suicide: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/preventing-suicide/

Teen Line

Teen Line is a non-profit, community based organization that provides emotional support to the youth. They aim to provide peer-based education and support before problems become a crisis via a national hotline, community outreach, and online support. Teens can receive help from other teens through call, text, email, or through a message board

• Main Page: https://teenlineonline.org/youth-yellow-pages/24-hour-crisis-numbers/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyr2x1Jns1gIVx2SGCh3KoAy5EAMYASAAEgKQMPD_BwE
• Get Help: https://teenlineonline.org/get-help/
• For Parents: https://teenlineonline.org/parents/

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

• Teens & Young Adults: https://www.nami.org/Find-Support/Teens-and-Young-Adults
• LGBTQ: https://www.nami.org/Find-Support/LGBTQ

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

• Youth: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/youth/
• LGBTQ+: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/lgbtq/

Veterans Crisis Hotline

• Main Page: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
• Learning the Signs: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/SignsOfCrisis/Identifying.aspx
• Get Help: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/GetHelp/

Grieving a Loved One

The following links provide tips for helping survivors of suicide loss, self-care tips for individuals who are survivors of suicide loss, and tips for parents and schools about talking to children and teens about suicide

Psychology Today

• Understanding Survivors of Suicide Loss: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/two-takes-depression/201311/understanding-survivors-suicide-loss

Mayo Clinic

• Suicide Grief: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/end-of-life/in-depth/suicide/art-20044900

American Psychological Association

• Coping after Suicide Loss: https://www.apa.org/topics/coping-after-suicide

Copycat Suicide

Copycat suicide (also known as the Werther Effect or suicide contagion) refers to an increase in suicide attempts and completions following exposure to a suicide either through the media or in a personal circle. The suicide of a well-known celebrity has been shown to be correlated with a rise in suicide attempts, an effect that was seen following the death of actor Robin Williams. To learn more, see the resources below:

Psychology Today

• When Suicide Comes in Clusters: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/media-spotlight/201208/when-suicides-come-in-clusters

Biomed Central

• Preventing Copycat Suicide: https://blogs.biomedcentral.com/bmcseriesblog/2018/03/05/understanding-and-preventing-copycat-suicides/

Helping Give Away Psychological Science

A suicide contagion effect was sparked with the release of the TV show 13 Reasons Why in 2017. HGAPS (Helping Give Away Psychological Science) has several pages regarding the mental health implications of the TV show. For more information, see below:

• Helping Give Away Psychological Science/What We Wish They Knew: 13 Reasons Why
• Evidence-based assessment/Vignettes/Hannah Baker