National Suicide Prevention Week
September 5-11, 2004

Related Topics

National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP)
This collaborative effort of several Federal government agencies provides guidance on programs and services aimed at preventing suicide.

National Mental Health Awareness Campaign
This nationwide, public service initiative educates the public about mental health issues and includes information on how to combat the damaging effects of the shame and stigma commonly associated with mental illness.

Finding Peace of Mind
This publication describes the symptoms and incidence of depression and offers advice about medications and other treatment therapies for depression.

Reporting on Suicide: Recommendations for the Media
This web site offers guidelines to help the media report suicides in a responsible manner, without stigmatizing or stereotyping victims. Also provides examples of good and bad reporting.

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report: Suicide and Attempted Suicide-China, 1990-2002
This report characterizes suicides and suicide attempts in China, which are marked by a high proportion of pesticide ingestion and infrequent previous treatment by mental health providers. The studies described in this report also support the substantial roles of impulsive behavior and acute stressors in suicidal behavior in China.