Resources & Tools

Suicide

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Cry For Help, A

Type: VHS
Author: Eastgard, Sue, MSW
( Depression , General , Psycology , Suffering/Pain , Suicide , Youth , Youth Minister Issues )

Most suicidal young people don't really want to die; they just want their pain to end. A Cry For Help teaches young people to recognize the warning signs and to take specific actions to help a friend. Includes understanding depression and suicide, recognizing signs, intervention skills and do's and don'ts.

Depression and Suicide

Type: VHS
Author:
( Depression , General , Self-Esteem , Suicide , Youth )

Through real life interviews with teenagers, this program zeros in on one of the 'causes' of depression: The breakdown of meaningful relationships young people have with their parents and with their friends. An emotionally charged show, it deals with the pain of feeling unloved and rejected. Does not say that gay and lesbian teenagers are among the most likely to commit suicide, or focus on what the rejection of society does to 'outsiders.' 5 part video series (15-20 min each) with...

Hot Topics Youth Electives

Type: BOOK
Author: Cook, David C.
( Alcohol , Bible , College , Dating , Drugs , Faith , Family , General , Programming , Self-Esteem , Sports , Suicide , Youth )

Hot Topics helps you get things started (at youth group, retreats, and Sunday school). It helps kids see their own concerns in a biblical light, with plenty of Bible content and creative activities. Each issue covers 3 hot issues for youth today, and comes with 15 ready-to-use sessions, reproducible student sheets and advice.

Hot Topics Youth Electives: A Reason to Live, Dating, College Prep

Type: BOOK
Author: Cook, David C.
( College , Dating , General , Programming , Suicide , Youth )

This issue covers Dating: taking chances on romance; College Prep: getting ready for a whole new world; A Reason to Live: why suicide is never the answer.

No Longer Alone: Mental Health and the Church

Type: BOOK
Author: Toews, John
( Depression , General , Grief/Death , Mental Health , Suicide , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church )

Just as we must learn to walk with persons who are physically ill, so we must learn to walk with those suffering mental illness. Addresses topics like the interrelatedness of social, emotional, physical and spiritual selves; emotions that hurt or heal; depression; addictions; schizophrenia; grief; and suicide.

Perspectives on Suicide

Type: BOOK
Author: Clemons, James T., Ed.
( Counseling , General , Laity , Mental Health , Pastoral Care , Pastoral Skills , Psycology , Sociology , Suffering/Pain , Suicide , Youth Minister Issues )

7 authorities deal with questions about suicide from various perspectives, including medical, psychological, sociological, biblical ethical and pastoral. Designed to help individuals, counselors, and religious leaders.

Questions of Faith IV : Whose Life Is Sacred?

Type: VHS
Author:
( Death/Dying , General , Suicide )

Explores the questions: What does it mean to say human life is sacred? Is ending life ever justified? With study guide.

Suicide: The Hidden Epidemic

Type: BOOK
Author: Hyde and Forsyth
( Depression , General , Suffering/Pain , Suicide )

Explores the myths and realities, warning signs, and tells you what you should and should not do in prevention and intervention of suicide. Often, people who are suicidal feel no hope for the future, no way out. For some the finality of death is simply not comprehended. The good news is that most suicides can be prevented.

To Whom It May Concern: A Program Confronting Teen Suicide

Type: VHS
Author: WTMJ
( Depression , General , Suicide , Youth , Youth Minister Issues )

A Program Confronting Teen Suicide. It increases public awareness of the problem,helps us recognize warning signs and behavior, inhances listening skills inside and outside the group, identifies resources withing the church and community, and discusses ways group members can let each other know if they perceive the onset of depression in themselves or others. Includes leader's guide.

Tribute to Tim, A

Type: VHS
Author: Nabicht, Michael
( Depression , Friendship , General , Inspiration , Suffering/Pain , Suicide , Youth , Youth Minister Issues )

Dramatic interpretation of Tim - a youth considering suicide. His friend listens and helps Tim find the help he needs, and watches as Tim works through his issues to once again become an active, involved, loving youth.

Warning Signs: How to Help Someone Who is Suicidal

Type: VHS
Author: Berman, Alan L., PhD
( Adult , Caring , Coping , Counseling , General , Mental Health , Older Adult , Outreach , Pastoral Skills , Suicide , Young Adult , Youth )

Teaches people to recognize the signs of a depressed or suicidal person and to take specific actions to help them. Suicide is often a preventable tragedy. The keys to suicide prevention are knowing what the warning signs are and what to do to help. Includes leader's guide.

What Does the Bible Say About Suicide?

Type: BOOK
Author: Clemons, James T.
( Bible , Bible Study , General , Grief/Death , Group Study , Pastoral Care , Suffering/Pain , Suicide )

A discussion starter for courageous church groups. Mot dogmatic. Helps people answer questions for themselves. A caring congregation owes itself the discipline of learning what the Bible says, and does not say about suicide. Every congregation should wrestle with the breadth and complexity of suicide - before it happens.