Shining the Light on Mental Illness, Trauma and Suicide

9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Call or Text

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

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Crisis Resources

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Dial or Text 988

• Suicide Text Line: Text CONNECT to 741741 in the United States

• COPLINE - National Law Enforcement Officers Hotline

• Crisis Chat - Online Emotional Support

• Veterans and their families and friends are encouraged to call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text to 838255 to speak with qualified VA professionals

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Suicide Prevention Resources

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

• American Association of Suicidology - includes current statics

• Suicide Prevention Resource Center

• Suicide Prevention Center of New York State

• Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide

• Suicide Prevention in College

• Online Counseling Guide by Wake Forest University

• Suicide Prevention Information by Choice Mutual 

• Suicide Among Students Prevention Guide

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Mental Health Resources

• National Alliance on Mental Illness

• Depression Bi-Polar Support Alliance

• Mental Health.gov - Let's talk about it

• How to Access and Afford Mental Health Treatment During the Coronavirus

• Telehealth-Addiction treatment during quarantine

• Start Your Recovery - Support for overcoming substance misuse TAILORED TO YOU

• Substance Abuse Hotline Guide

• 7 Best Drug And Alcohol Rehab Centers In New York

• How to Prevent Alcoholism

• Mental Health Disorders and Obesity

• Reducing the Stigma of Mental Health Medication

• Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace

• Depression & Addiction: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment

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2-1-1 National Services: 

211 connects you to expert, caring help. Every call is completely confidential

Crisis + Emergency, Disaster Assistance, Food, Health, Housing + Utilities, Jobs + Support, Reentry, Veterans

• Free grants for Veterans

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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

• Son's suicide leads Tammy Richardson to outreach

• Why Successful Young Men Commit Suicide - DETAILS Mag

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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

• Addiction Group - How to prepare to enter treatment, what to look for in a rehab center, cost

• Addiction Treatment Resources

• Substance Use Disorder Resources

• Mental Health and Vision

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

• Addiction Resource Centers

• Addiction Resources in Northern Illinois

• Addiction Resources in California

• Addiction Treatment Centers in South Florida

 

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

• Devastating Consequences of Lockdowns

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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 Students Guide to Ergonomics

• College and Career Planning for People with Social Anxiety Disorder

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Resources for the Elderly

• Senior Living in New York

• Senior Living and Assisted Living

• Independent Living vs Assisted Living

• Medicare

• What is Medicare?

• Benefits & Discounts for Seniors

• Find Dementia & Alzheimer's Facilities

• Senior Guidance

• Your Guide to Family Caregiver Benefits and Support

• Retirement Homes Near Me 

• Nursing Home Abuse Justice 

• Retirement Planning Guide for Seniors

• 40 Mental Health Resources for Seniors

• 100+ Senior Discounts To Maximize Savings In 2022

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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.

• COVID-19 Resources for Responders

• First Responder Family Resources

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

 

Resources for Law Enforcement

• 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

• 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

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Featuring Eric Weaver

• TALK RADIO NYC 2021/03/29 - ERIC WEAVER'S JOURNEY - OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS 

• Taboo Talk - June 18th podcast, Episode 2

• Talking about Suicide

• Why Successful Young Men Commit Suicide

• FBI NA Breaking the Silence E. Weaver

• 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

 

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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Music

ANGELS IN BLUE Written by Tina Neumann & Ken Harker Performed by Lisa McEwen

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