mental health disorders
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The following English-language resources may be useful. Please note that THE MANUAL is not responsible for the content of these resources. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:Provides 24/7 support for people in distress. Provides information formatted for the deaf and hard of hearing. Content also available in Spanish. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP):Provides those who struggle or who have struggled with suicide—including those who have lost loved ones to it—with access to support groups and a crisis helpline; information on implementing screening programs, establishing prevention programs in schools, and advocating for suicide prevention; and facts about suicide from prevalence statistics to public policy priorities. Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention: A joint endeavor of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Suicide Prevention:Provides access to fact sheets, information on risk and protective factors, prevention strategies, and other suicide-prevention organizations. Resources also available in Spanish. Children, Teens, and Suicide Loss: Guide for talking with children and teens after suicide. Crisis Text Line:Provides 24/7 support via text for anyone in distress in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Now Matters Now:A research-based web site that provides self-care strategies for people who experience suicidal thoughts, including training in developing the micro-skills needed to practice mindfulness and participate in dialectical behavior therapy. Psych Hub Educational Video Library: A resource for videos, podcasts, and guides designed to empower everyone interested in attaining and maintaining mental health. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Treatment Finder: A confidential and anonymous resource for those seeking treatment for mental health and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories. Suicide Prevention Resource Center: This resource defines the scope of the problem of suicide as well as outlines effective prevention strategies. Surviving a Suicide Loss: Resource and Healing Guide: A guide to healing for suicide loss survivors that covers bereavement and coping strategies, the organizations that can provide assistance in the form of support groups and online educational materials, and a bibliography of useful resources on suicide and mental illness. 