MERLOT Materials

There is no single cause to suicide. It most often occurs when stressors exceed current coping abilities of someone... see more

In collaboration with the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, AFSP offers After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools to help... see more

One of the best ways to take care of a young person in the wake of a suicide loss is to make sure you take care of... see more

Suicide is a major public health concern. Suicide is among the leading causes of death in the United States. Based on... see more

Suicide, taking your own life, is a tragic reaction to stressful life situations — and all the more tragic because... see more

Suicide is a major public health problem and a leading cause of death in the United States. The effects of suicide go... see more

This article’s examination of suicide postvention begins by exploring the consequences of being a survivor and the goals... see more

This site has interviews with suicide attempt survivors. One clicks on a name and reads the story of what happened to... see more

For many years Sergeant Kevin Briggs had a dark, unusual, at times strangely rewarding job: He patrolled the southern end... see more

This booklet is a guide to help you take the first steps toward recovery after your suicide attempt. The tools and... see more

ASK Training: utilizes the same training videos as the certification course, but without the quiz or documentation. This... see more

This document provides suggestions for Survivors of Suicide. It can be used by providing it to survivors or used as a... see more

Even when our lives appear fine from the outside, locked within can be a world of quiet suffering, leading some to the... see more

Can You Hear Me Now? New Voices of Attempt Survivors was a panel presented at the 47th annual conference of the American... see more

Kevin Breel didn't look like a depressed kid: team captain, at every party, funny and confident. But he tells the story... see more

This is a series of articles, written by Ken Norton, that were part of a series published in the NH National Association... see more

Getting your life back on track after attempting suicide is not easy. It takes time to recover physically and... see more

Having someone you care about attempt suicide can be an incredibly traumatic experience. You might respond with anger,... see more

Established in 2010, Live Through This is a collection of portraits and true stories of suicide attempt survivors across... see more

"Let’s Talk About Suicide: Raising Awareness and Supporting Students" includes a facilitator’s guide with handouts and a... see more

This resource is intended for use by colleges and universities that are affected by and/or want to be prepared for campus... see more

The immediate aftermath of a loved one’s suicide is a challenging, confusing, and painful time. The information that... see more

This document offers evidence-based recommendations for creating safe and effective messages to raise public awareness... see more

This is a book for people who have lost a loved one to suicide, written by someone who has suffered the same loss. I lost... see more