- If urgent, call 911. If possible, go to ER with pediatric psychiatric unit, NOT with adult patients: Children’s Hospital, MetroWest, Franciscan
- Samariteens is dedicated to assisting teens 800-252 TEEN (8336)
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 / 7 at (800) 273-8255; Espanol (888) 628-9454; hearing impaired TTY (800) 799-4889.
- In Ma., Riverside Community Care helps communities and individuals cope with the aftermath of trauma-24 hour community number is (888) 851-2451 and individual counseling is (781) 433-0672 x5636
- Nationally, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (www.afsp.org) has a resource on coping for family & friends following a suicide completion.
- The Dougy Center for youth in grief
- After a Suicide – Toolkit for Schools (AFSP / SPRC)
- Depression is treatable and, in some cases, preventable, but the majority of youth developing symptoms do not receive treatment.
- Request that your pediatrician screen for anxiety and depression during every well-child visit.
- Studies indicate that the best way to prevent suicide is through the early recognition and treatment of depression and other psychiatric illnesses.
- Education in depression recognition and treatment and restricting lethal means reduce suicide
- Teach yourself how to beat the blues (web resource)
- Art exhibit, tip sheets and video by Swensrud Depression Prevention Initiative of Children’s Hospital Boston
- Safe web site for kids to read what other kids write about depression
- Research and treatment for all mental illnesses at McLean Hospital
- Research and treatment in adolescent depression at Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Families for Depression Awareness resources including an online chat line
- Project INTERFACE referral helpline to meet the presenting issue, insurance, time preference and location of the caller.
- Teen resources for depression prevention / suicide prevention
- MGH clinicians joined forces with educators and parents to launch www.schoolpsychiatry.org.
- Tips and tools for parenting teens
- Resources for direct use by teens affected by parental mental illness or trauma
