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Further Readings & References

Some of the information about suicide and suicide prevention presented on this site is more fully discussed in the sources linked below. More online resources are available at the Suicide Reference Library, a growing compilation by some local volunteers.

SPRC Gatekeeper Matrix (PDF) - NEW!
A matrix of suicide prevention and evidence-based programs

Pamphlets for attempters, families of attempters and clinicians after an attempt. - NEW!

For Yourself (Download PDF)
For Family Members (Download PDF)
For Clinicians (Download PDF)
 

The Surgeon General's Call To Action To Prevent Suicide (July 1999)

National Strategy for Suicide Prevention: Goals and Objectives for Action (2001)

Suicide Prevention : Prevention Effectiveness and Evaluation (PDF)
Suicide Prevention Resource Center (download Adobe Acrobat viewer)

Guidelines for School-based Prevention Programs (1999) (PDF)
 (download Adobe Acrobat viewer)

"Preventing Suicide: What Will Work and What Will Not"
Medical Journal of Australia 169: 100-102 (1998)

Reducing Suicide: A National Imperative (2002)
Institute of Medicine

Pennsylvania Youth Suicide Prevention Action Plan (2004-2007)
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare

Youth Suicide Prevention Programs: A Resource Guide (1992)
Centers for Disease Control - Web Archive

Suicide Prevention and Mood Disorders (2002) (PDF)
Depression and Bipolar Alliance
(download Adobe Acrobat viewer)