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AAS suicide fact sheets: Spanish fact sheets
URL: http://www.suicidology.org/web/guest/stats-and-tools/fact-sheets
A collection of fact sheets in Spanish, including: Warning signs; If you are considering suicide; Understanding and helping the suicidal individual; Facts about suicide and depression; Information for suicide survivors; Beyond survival: suggestions for suicide survivors; and Are you or your loved ones at risk for suicide?
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Comorbidity: Addiction and other mental illnesses
Physical Location/Acquisition Information: For a free print copy (in English or Spanish), visit http://www.drugabuse.gov/ or call 1-877-NIDA-NIH (1-877-643-2644) or 1-240-645-0228 (TDD).
URL: http://www.nida.nih.gov/PDF/RRComorbidity.pdf
This report gives an overview of what current research says about comorbidity of drug use disorders and other mental illnesses. The research report series is part of NIDA's efforts to better understand how this type of comorbidity works, based on the limited research available on the subject.
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Comprender el suicidio: Lo fundamental (Understanding suicide: The basics)
URL: http://www.mhatexas.org/F_2006UnderstandingSuicide_Spanish.pdf
Addresses the alarming trend of suicide among Hispanic adolescents and young adults. Helps individuals, families and communities learn about suicide prevention and the actions that are critical to saving lives.
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Cuidandose a si mismo y a su familia-Una guía familiar para su pariente en la sala de emergencias/Suicide: Taking care of yourself & your family after an attempt - Family guide for your relative in the emergency department
URL: http://www.sprc.org/library/family_guide_SP2.pdf
Brochure intended as a guide for families of suicide attempt survivors on what to expect in the emergency department and after release from the hospital Also available in English in the Individual and Families brochure category. To order printed copies visit the NAMI website at http://www.nami.org/template.cfm?section=NAMI_Store
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Cuidándose depués de un intento de suicidio - Siguiendo adelante después de su tratamiento en la sala de emergencies/Suicide: Taking care of yourself after an attempt - Moving ahead after your treatment in the emergency department
URL: http://www.sprc.org/library/consumer_guide_SP2.pdf
Brochure intended as a guide for individuals on how to move forward after being treated in an emergency department for attempting suicide. Also available in English in the Individual and Families brochure category. To order hard copies visit the NAMI website at http://www.nami.org/template.cfm?section=NAMI_Store
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Developing a stigma reduction initiative
URL: http://download.ncadi.samhsa.gov/ken/pdf/SMA06-4176/Developing_a_Stigma_Reduction.pdf
This toolkit is designed to support the activities of those who plan to mount a statewide, regional, or local effort to address and counter stigma and discrimination. It is intended for use by local mental health advocates, consumers of mental health services and their family members, community leaders, and other organizations and individuals who have dedicated themselves to eliminating the barriers of stigma and discrimination faced by people with mental illnesses.
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Links in Spanish
URL: http://www.helppromotehope.com/documents/Spanish_Materials.pdf
This sheet lists links to public information materials in Spanish language on mental health and suicide, including two specific to suicide among adolescents: “Understanding Suicide: The Basics” and “Suicide Prevention: A Parent and Teen Guide to Recognizing Suicide Warning Signs.”
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NIMH Publications in Spanish
URL: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/spanish/index-publication-all-es.shtml
A variety of Spanish-language brochures, fact sheets, and booklets on mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
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ParentsMedGuide.org- Spanish Language Version
URL: http://www.parentsmedguide.org/indexespanol.htm
A website that contains information for parents and physicians on the use of medication in treating childhood and adolescent depression, including information on the FDA "black-box" warnings. The English version of the website is at: http://www.parentsmedguide.org/index.htm
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Suicide prevention: A parent and teen guide to recognizing suicide warning signs (MHA in Texas)
URL: http://parentinginformation.org/Suicide.pdf
Lists major signs of adolescent's suicidal state of mind. Briefly describes critical prevention actions that parents and friends can take. Spanish translation included.
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Understanding and helping the suicidal individual: Be aware of the warning signs (En Espanol)
URL: http://www.suicidology.org/web/guest/how-can-you-help
Common warning signs of suicide, along with recommendations for action are given.
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Yo bi se porque /I don't know why
URL: http://www.sprc.org/library/Yo_bi_se_porqu.pdf
A Spanish translation of the poem "I Don't Know Why", from Iris Bolton's book My Son...My Son -A Guide to Healing After Death, Loss, or Suicide.
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Youth Suicide Is Preventable: How Parents Can LOOK LISTEN AND HELP
Physical Location/Acquisition Information: A Spanish language version can be downloaded from the website and an English language version can be ordered.
URL: http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/ipe/ysp/spubs.html
This brochure for parents discusses their role in recognizing changes in their child's that may indicate risk of depression or suicide and outlines how they can intervene to prevent a crisis and access help.
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