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a If you're thinking about suicide, read this first
Detailed, informative and supportive
http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/spagebw.htm
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a. Help yourself when you are feeling suicidal
Read the one above first. This has some practical ways to help, in addition to contacting an expert.
http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.helpself.html
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b Find a helpline/hotline near you (Befrienders International)
*Its crucial that you talk to someone* . Searchable list of hotlines/helplines in your country, plus other useful links.
http://www.befrienders.org/support/helpline.php
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b The Samaritans
Charity offering expert support in the UK from volunteers to anyone in crisis (not only suicidal). Phone, email (can be anonymous), letter, face-to-face.
http://www.samaritans.org.uk/
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c Suicidal thread from PsychoSocial Babble
1st of thread-example of support from fellow posters
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20011117/msgs/14248.html
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c. Suicide Crisis Centre
Also includes some good links near the end eg distraction, why live, what its like calling a helpline/hotlines (not a clinic- webpages only)
http://suicide.com/suicidecrisiscenter/
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d. Panic disorder
An expert source. The fear you feel doesn't mean you are in real danger.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/panic-disorder/index.shtml
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e. Controlling Anger -- Before It Controls You
Summary about what it is and options
http://www.apahelpcenter.org/articles/article.php?id=29
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f Ways to help someone who may be suicidal
Informative, myth busting
http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/whattodo.htm
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f. What to do if someone you know is suicidal
A practical, clear guide. Focuses more on how to pick up the risk than what to do (apart from getting help).
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/suicide/MH00058
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g Depression and suicide
A concise, clear summary of a range of relevant issues.
http://www2.ucsc.edu/psychiatry/depression.html
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h. Mind/body health: stress
What it is, and ways of dealing with high stress
http://www.apahelpcenter.org/articles/article.php?id=105
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z Links page from Depression Central
Lots of links to more pages
http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.suicide.html
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z. American Psychological Association Help Centre
Expert resource with information on a wide range of problerms.
http://www.apahelpcenter.org/articles/
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