Brian Mustanski, PhD, leading researcherand Director of the IMPACT Center speaks at AFSP’s LGBT Symposium in 2013 about his research in suicide prevention for LGBT youth. Brian Mustanski Presenting at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention LGBT Suicide Prevention Symposium – 2013ĭr. The video was created for professionals who work with people who are substance dependent with suicidal behaviors.ĭr. This video was developed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, in collaboration with SAMHSA and adapts contents from TIP 50, Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment. Thomas Joiner dispels prevailing myths about suicide while teaching the latest theories in suicidology.Īddressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment Health ProfessionalsĢ011 Suicide Prevention Conference: “Myths about Suicide” Dr. Kevin Hine talks in 2010 at Sonoma State University, telling his story as a suicide attempt survivor and discussing the importance of suicide prevention and mental health. Developed jointly by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Told through the voices of three suicide attempt survivors, their families, and the professionals in their support network, each story recounts one person’s journey from a suicide attempt to the life of hope and recovery he/she is leading today. Stories of Hope and Recovery: A Video Guide for Suicide Attempt Survivors Story Sampler His song, You Belong, has a message of hope that there is help if you are struggling. This music video features Casey McPherson of the band, Alpha Rev. You Belong: Music Video from Mental Health America of Texas Struggling with Mental Illness/ Thoughts about Suicide This is a clip from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s film about a brother and sister who lost their sister to suicide. “Truth about Suicide: Real Stories of Depression in College” These survivors of suicide loss each share their journey of grief through the loss of a loved one to suicide including navigating stigma and barriers to healing. Survivors of suicide loss sharing their journey through grief Videos we recommend Grieving After a Suicide Please help us end the silence and break the stigma of this silent killer that claims a life every 13 minutes.Ĭredits: Created by MOYO Media Lab | Director: Devin Hermanson | Cinematographer: David Friedle “Three Love Stories”: This brief video depicts three love stories of families impacted by suicide. It contains a call to action about the importance of safe storage of firearms and the need to remove the danger when loved ones are at risk for suicide.Ĭredits: Producer Jennifer Stuber | Director David Friedle and Jennifer Stuber | Editor David Friedle The film raises awareness of a gravely ignored fact: gun deaths are a suicide prevention issue. It is about the redemption and healing of a courageous mother and a sister who are telling their story to prevent other families from having to endure the trauma they did. “Thunderstorm In My Brain”: Shot in Washington State, this short documentary film is the story of the kind, smart and quirky Palmer Burk who died by suicide at the tender age of 14. Learn about your role in suicide prevention, by watching his family’s efforts to heal while activating their Packwood community through community organizing, advocacy, and legislation.Ĭredits: Producer Jennifer Stuber | Director Rick Stevenson | Editor David Friedle “Full Circle”: A true story about Brian Stephens, a teen who died by suicide. This video is from Washington’s Department of Health. If you have a friend thinking about suicide, say something. “One Conversation Saved My Life”: “I don’t think I’d be sitting here if Alec hadn’t come over.” Two high school students, Daylin and Alec, tell their story about how one conversation saved a friend’s life. This video, Firearms Dealer Role Play, demonstrates a suicide prevention role-play between a firearms retailer and a customer, and is included in our Firearms Safety, Suicide Awareness & You training for firearms retailers.