Suicide Prevention

Tools and Hope for Saving Lives

⚠️ Content Warning: This page discusses suicide, suicidal thoughts, and mental health struggles.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. In the U.S., call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

Warning Signs of Suicide

Suicide is complex and determined by multiple combinations of factors, such as mental illness, substance misuse, chronic illness, trauma, painful losses, exposure to violence, and social isolation.

Below are the warning signs of suicide for youth and adults. Act if you notice these signs among a family members, friend, neighbor, coworker, or others. Suicide risk is greater if a behavior is new or has increased, and if it seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. Reprinted from

https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicidal-behavior/warning-signs

Vital Voyage Suicide Prevention Videos

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Suicide Warning Signs for Adults

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Suicide Warning Signs for Youth

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Mental health speaker, Anne Moss Rogers, talks about working through tragedy

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Why I Started MentorWell After Losing My Daughter to Teen Suicide | Warning Signs Parents Miss

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Vital Voyage Suicide Prevention Articles

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Alex Left Behind Three Brothers: Family Grief After Suicide

Alli Skrbek reveals how Alex's suicide continues to affect the three brothers he left behind. Grant carries memory through style, Jack struggles with PTSD and fear, and little Barrett still asks to call Alex. Their family story shows why sibling mourners need attention, therapy, and support.

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The Depth of the Grief I Carry After Losing My Son to Suicide

Alli Skrbek writes about the profound grief of losing her 22-year-old son, Alex, to suicide. She describes the intervention she believes he needed, the trauma surrounding his death, and why grieving parents do not simply let go—they move forward while carrying their child's memory and love.

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Downloads

Online Resources and Downloads

Resources For Loss Survivors (info only websites)

Making Sense of Suicide

Website with videos, recommendations for licensed therapist

Suicidology.org

Handbooks, podcasts, and community support recommendations

Helpful Suicide Prevention Resources

National Institute of Mental Health (NIH)

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/

suicide-prevention

Help and Support

Prevention Resource Center

https://sprc.org/

Resources

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services

Administration

(SAMHSA)

https://www.samhsa.gov/

Suicide and Suicide Prevention Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

https://www.cdc.gov/suicide

/resources/prevention.html

Suicide Grief Handbook by Jeffrey Jackson

Suicide Grief is written by fellow suicide loss survivor Jeffrey Jackson. The booklet is an easy read that offers insight and essential information covering common experiences by those impacted by suicide loss.

Download it from his website here

How to Recognize Warning Signs and Talk About Suicide Safely

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ChatGPT Suicide Lawsuit information link

Social Media Resources for Parents

The Social Media Victims Law Center provides social media resources to help parents understand social media platforms. Additional parent guides help parents recognize warning signs of mental health conditions affecting their children.