Shining the Light on Mental Illness, Trauma and Suicide

Suicide and Self-Injury

• Suicide-2019 National Statistics

• Suicide-Frequently Asked Questions

• Suicide-Risk Factors

• Suicide-Warning Signs

• Suicide-When You Fear Someone May Take Their Life

• WebMD-Warning Signs What to Watch for and Do

• Self-Injury Misconceptions

• Suicide and Domestic Violence

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Mental Health/Trauma

• Trauma Infographic

• Violence and Mental Illness

• What a Panic Attack Feels Like

• How to Deal with Anxiety

• Cognitive Distortions

• Trauma Facts for Educators

• Six Myths About Stress

• Laughter is the Best Medicine

• How to Stop Worrying about Worrying

• Emotional Eating

• Diabetes, Depression Can Be Two Way Street

• Coping with Tragedy

• Americans still not tolerant of the mentally ill

• 4 Tips To Change the Way You Deal with Stress

• Your Blueprint To A Better Night’s Sleep & Improved Mental Health

• The 5 Stages of Grief and Bereavement: Overcoming Loss

• Understanding the male menopause and mental health

• Mental Health and Vision

• Depression at work: Symptoms and what to do about it

• How To Identify The Early Signs Of Mental Health Disorders

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Resources for Family and Friends

• Co-Dependency

• How to Help Someone Who Is Depressed

• How do I help someone who has posted suicidal content on Facebook or another social media site

• When Your Friend Is Depressed

• What Families Can Do When a Child May Have a Mental Illness

• Tough Choices-Treating Mental Illness in Children

• Building Resilience in Children and Youth Dealing with Trauma

• 10 Ways to 'Show Up' for Your Friend Who's Feeling Suicidal

• Understanding Screen Addiction

• Money Stress and Mental Health: 5 Ways to Cope

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Resources for Students

• Suicide Prevention Resources for College Students

• How to Deal With Grief in College

• Facing the College Mental Health Crisis

• Learning to Cope

• Maintaining Physical and Mental Health

• Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention: A Guide for Educators, Students, and Parents

• A Student’s Guide to Managing Stress​

• Youth Depression and Suicide Prevention: How to Get Help and Help Others

• Addiction & Mental Health Resources for Students

• College and Career Planning for People with Social Anxiety Disorder

• College Mental Health Resources

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Resources for the Elderly

• Senior Living and Assisted Living

• Independent Living vs Assisted Living

• What is Medicare?

• Benefits & Discounts for Seniors

• Find Dementia & Alzheimer's Facilities

• Senior Guidance

• Your Guide to Family Caregiver Benefits and Support

• Nursing Home Abuse Justice 

• Retirement Planning Guide for Seniors

• 40 Mental Health Resources for Seniors

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Resources for First Responders

• ResponderRel8 - Peer-to-Peer Chat

• ResponderStrong - a resource map for responder-informed crisis and clinical services

• You | ResponderStrong – free and confidential wellness tool for Responders to recover, recharge and stay strong between shifts

• First Responder Resource Database with nearly 800 resources to assist responders.

• First Responder Family Resources

• The Firefighter Deconstructed - Sgt Eric Weaver ret. Has Lived, Walked, and Talks Mental Health 

 

Resources for Law Enforcement featuring Eric Weaver

• Depression in the Police Department

• Does Training Prepare Cops for the Mentally Ill?

• FBI NA Breaking The Silence E. Weaver

• Good Cop Sad Cop

• Meeting the Need-Empire State

• New Response Team Makes Progress

• Suicide Biggest Threat to Police

• Breaking the Silence: One Cop’s Story of Hope and Courage - part 1

• Breaking the Silence: One Cop’s Story of Hope and Courage - part 2

• Jefferson County law enforcement officers to receive Crisis Intervention Training

• Troy cops train to better handle emotionally charged incidents

• Westchester First Responders Get Training In Classes Prompted By Sandy Hook

• Does Training Prepare Cops for the Mentally Ill

• Depression: It’s Not Just A Woman’s Illness

• Overcoming the Darkness

• Big Boys Do Cry

• Depression-The Mask of Sorrow - WebMD

• Real Men Get the Blues - TIME

• The Secret Men Won't Admit - Readers Digest

• Police Trained to Intervene in Mental Health Crisis

• Depression Strikes Men with a Double Whammy

• New Response Team Makes Progress

• Meeting the Need

• Depression in the Police Department

• First Responders Spotlight: Retired RPD sergeant’s mental health journey

• Former RPD sergeant trains law enforcement on mental health calls

 

Videos and Podcasts

• Keynote Speaker Eric Weaver at Buffalo State College

• Crisis Intervention Team helps those dealing with mental illness

• The Firefighter Deconstructed - Sgt Eric Weaver ret. Has Lived, Walked, and Talks Mental Health 

• Taboo Talk - June 18th podcast, Episode 2

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