Break the STIGMA......
We have no problem thinking that Brain Cancer = Hospitalization.
And, we can agree that Mental Illness = A Cancer* of the Brain.
*Definition of Cancer: 2.any evil condition or thing that spreads destructively; blight. (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Cancer)
So why do we have an issue with Mental Illness = Hospitalization?
Don't be afraid to save a friend or son/daughter. We can't provide specific doctor or hospital recommendations but we can give you information to help you make a decision on how to get help.
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There is a lot of useful information and resources to help you --- someone suffering from depression or a friend/family member. Here is a list of organizations and information that we found useful.
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National Sites
ASIF provides information to help understand the complex
behavior of adolescent self injury. It provides tips to friends and
parents of the adolescent self injurer to offer effective help.
Active Minds is the only organization working to utilize the student
voice to change the conversation about mental health on college
campuses. They
develop and support chapters of a student-run
mental
health awareness, education, and advocacy group on campuses. The
organization works to increase students' awareness of mental health
issues, provide information and resources regarding mental health and
mental illness, encourage students to seek help as soon as it is
needed, and serve as a liason between students and the mental health
community.
Leading national non-profit organization dedicated to
understanding and
preventing suicide through research and education, and to reaching out
to people with mood disorders and those impacted by suicide.
SPEAK promotes the prevention of youth suicide and works to
dispel the social stigma surrounding suicide and depression through a
campaign of education and awareness at the community level.
AAS is a leader in the advancement of scientific and
programmatic efforts in suicide prevention through research, education
and training, the development of standards and resources, and survivor
support services.
The Suicide Prevention Action Network USA (SPAN USA) is a 501(c)(3)
organization dedicated to preventing suicide through public education
and awareness, community action and federal, state and local grassroots
advocacy.
- Hospice Caring, Inc. in Maryland
(www.hospicecaring.org)
To provide caring, compassionate, practical and high quality
non-medical support services, without charge, to every Montgomery
County adult or child who is facing a life-threatening illness or is
grieving the death of a family member or loved one. Hospice Caring
community outreach is provided by a network of trained and screened
volunteers and staff who respond to the needs of families facing a
terminal illness or grieving the death of a family member or loved one.
Hospice Caring provides personal, compassionate and practical
non-medical support to any adult or child during this time of crisis.
Hospice Caring services are provided to all patients and family members
free of charge.
Professional Associations
Hotlines
1-800-SUICIDE
1-800-273-TALK
Each month, the Lifeline Network serves
over 45,000 callers who are in emotional distress. You can reach the
Lifeline by dialing 1-800-273-8255. Although suicide prevention is the
primary mission, people call the Lifeline for many reasons:
| suicidal thoughts |
abuse/violence |
information on suicide
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economic problems
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information on mental health/illness
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sexual orientation issues
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post-disaster needs
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homelessness issues
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substance abuse/addiction
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physical illness
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to help a friend of loved one
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family problems
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relationship problems
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Suicide Hotlines for all 50 states.
Washington, DC Hotline (http://suicidehotlines.com/distcolum.html)
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Books on Teen Depression and Suicide
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An Empty Chair: Living in the Wake of a Sibling's Suicide by Sara Swan Miller
A Relentless Hope: Surviving the Storm of Teen Depression by Gary E. Nelson
Aftershock: Help, Hope, and Healing in the Wake of Suicide by Arrington Cox, Candy David, David Cox, and Candy Arrington
Before Their Time: Adult Children's Experiences of Parental Suicide by Mary Stimming
But I Didn't Say Goodbye: For parents and professionals helping child suicide survivors by Barbara Rubel
Crisis: 40 Stories Revealing the Personal, Social, and Religious Pain and Trauma of Growing Up Gay in America by Mitchell Gold and Mindy Drucker
Crossing 13 by Carrie Stark Hugus
Do They Have Bad Days in Heaven?: Surviving the Suicide Loss of a Sibling by Michelle Linn-Gust
Dying to Be Free: A Healing Guide for Families After a Suicide by Beverly Cobain and Jean Larch
Frequently Asked Questions About Suicide (Faq: Teen Life) by Sandra Giddens
Guiding Your Child Through Grief by Mary Ann Emswiler
Healing After the Suicide of A Loved One by Ann Smolin, John Guinan
Hello Cruel World: 101 Alternatives to Suicide for Teens, Freaks and Other Outlaws by Kate Bornstein and Sara Quin
Helping Your Troubled Teen: Learn to Recognize, Understand, and Address the Destructive Behavior of Today's Teens and Preteens by Cynthia S Kaplan, Blaise Aguirre, and Michael Rater
History of Suicide: Voluntary Death in Western Culture (Medicine and Culture) by George Minois, Lydia Cochrane (translator)
In the Wake of Suicide: Stories of the People Left Behind by Victoria Alexander
My Feet Aren't Ugly!: A Girl's Guide to Loving Herself from the Inside Out by Debra Beck and Maggie Anthony
My Son...My Son: A Guide to Healing After a Suicide in the Family by Iris Bolton and Curtis Mitchell
Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide by Kay Redfield Jamison
No One Saw My Pain: Why Teens Kill Themselves by Andrew E. Slaand Lili Frank Garfinkel
No Time to Say Goodbye: Surviving The Suicide Of A Loved One by Carla Fine
One in Thirteen: The Silent Epidemic of Teen Suicide by Jessica Portner
Our Forever Angel: Surviving the Loss of a Loved One to Suicide by Barb Scholz
Out of the Darkness: Teens Talk About Suicide by Marion Crook
Power to Prevent Suicide: A Guide for Teens by Richard E. Nelosn, Ph.D.
Recognize risk factors in teen suicide attempters: presence of psychiatric illness, preparedness for the suicidal act increase patient's likelihood of ... [Article: Clinical Psychiatry News) by Michele G. Sullivan
Sanity and Grace: A Journey of Suicide, Survival and Strength by Judy Collins
Stormy weather: this fall the CDC reported the greatest spike in the number of teen suicides in 15 years. What does this mean for gay youths? (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine) by Tim Murphy
Suicide by Emile Durkheim, George Simpson, John A. Spaulding, G. Simpson, J. Spaulding
Suicide Information for Teens: Health Tips about Suicide Causes and Prevention, Including Facts about Depression, Hopelessness, Risk Factors, Getting Help (Teen Health Series) by Ed. Shannon and Joyce
Suicide Notes by Michael Thomas Ford
Suicide Wise: Taking Steps Against Teen Suicide (Teen Issues) by Nicole B. Sperekas
Suicide: Knowing When Your Teen Is at Risk by T. Mitchel Anthony
Teen Suicide by Janet Kolehmainen and Sandra Handwerk
Teen Suicide (At Issue Series) by Emily Schusterbauer
Teen Suicide (Perspectives on Mental Health) by Judith Peacock
Teen Suicide Be A Survivor (journal) by Provided Kansas Suicide Prevention Committee
Teen suicide prevention for schools and communities by Dave Opalewski
Teen Suicide: How and Where to Do Research and Find Information on by Robert D. Reed
Teen Suicide: Victims of Crime Prevention Manual by Snohomish County Deputy Sheriffs' Association
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Personal Workbook by Sean Covey
The Grieving Teen : A Guide for Teenagers and Their Friends by Helen Fitzgerald
The Power to Prevent Suicide: A Guide for Teens Helping Teens by Richard E., Ph.D. Nelson, Judith C. Galas, Pamela Espeland, and Bev Cobain
The Silent Cry: Teen Suicide and Self-Destructive Behaviors by Joan Esherick
Trying to Remember, Forced to Forget (My Father's Suicide) by Judy Raphael Kletter
Understanding Teenage Depression: A Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management by Dr. Maureen Empfield and Nicholas Bakalar
When Nothing Matters Anymore: A Survival Guide for Depressed Teens by Bev Cobain, Peter S. Jensen, and Elizabeth Verdick
When to Worry: How to Tell If Your Teen Needs Help-And What to Do About It by Lisa Boesky
Writing on the Wall by Christopher Cleary
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