Half Broke Horses
Life is Worth Living
Approximately 30,000 suicides are committed in America each year. Suicide is the 3rd main cause for deaths in 15 - 24 year-olds. In the book Half Broke Horses, the main character loses her sister to suicide. “Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem” (Phil Donahue). By making this page, I hope to raise awareness on the topic.
Local Organizations:
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
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Summary: This is an organization devoted to preventing and raising awareness of suicide. It is a non-profit organization and works under the nonprofit laws of Minnesota
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How They Help: They raise awareness of suicide by educating people about it and they wish to reduce stigma and be a help to those affected by suicide
Suicide.org Suicide Awareness, Prevention, and Support
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Summary: This is a website and a nonprofit organization. It lists warning signs of suicide and gives lots of information on other mental disorders that can be linked to suicide
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How They Help: They give a list of suicide prevention hotlines, support groups, and other ways to get help
National:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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Summary: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is an foundation created to help those who feel helpless and are thinking of committing suicide. On their website they list warning signs and risk factors of who may be feeling suicidal so those around him or her can help.
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How They Help: They have their line open 24/7 so anyone can call anytime. There is even a line for Deaf and hard of hearing people.
National Institute of Mental Health
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Summary: “The NIMH is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders.” (NIMH website). They are a part of the National Institutes of Health, which is the largest research agency of biomedical subjects in the world, and they work alongside the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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How They Help: This website brings awareness to all types of mental health illnesses. It gives Facts about thousands of mental disorders and allows you to learn about what they are, how they work, and sometimes tips to prevent it from getting worse. It also gives the link to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention https://afsp.org/about-suicide/suicide-statistics/
National Institute of Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education https://save.org
Suicide.org Suicide Awareness, Prevention, and Support http://www.suicide.org/index.html
11 Facts About Suicide https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-suicide
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