Best Practices in Youth Suicide Prevention
Resource List
Aboriginal Youth: A Manual of Promising Suicide Prevention
Strategies
White J, Jodoin N., 2003
This manual describes the problem of youth suicide among Canada's Aboriginal
communities, providing a model for understanding Aboriginal youth suicide. A
total of 17 prevention strategies are presented and examples of existing
prevention initiatives are discussed. A number of culturally relevant
resources are suggested for further assistance in efforts to implement
prevention programs. As well, a step-by-step action plan to mobilize
prevention groups and communities is described.
Source: Calgary, AB: Centre for Suicide Prevention
Available on loan through SIEC, (Alberta residents only) SIEC No: 2003-1078
or download from
SIEC.
Acting on What we Know: Preventing Youth Suicide in First Nations
Advisory Group on Suicide Prevention, 2003
This book describes an evidence-based suicide prevention program for
Canadian Aboriginal youths. The Advisory Group on Suicide Prevention
presents information about suicide rates in aboriginal communities.
Recommended guidelines for suicide prevention in these communities,
suggestions for integrated health care at national and regional levels, and
the importance of community-driven approaches to suicide prevention programs
are included.
Source: Ottawa: Advisory Group on Suicide Prevention
Available on loan through SIEC, (Alberta residents only) SIEC No: 2003-0577
or download from
Health Canada.
Report of the workshop on best practices in suicide prevention
and the evaluation of suicide prevention programs in the Arctic
Henderson, A., 2003
This workshop summary includes theoretical and practical aspects of
suicide prevention in Nunavut as presented by frontline suicide prevention
workers, health care professionals, and researchers. Climactic, social and
cultural characteristics of the Arctic region are discussed.
Source: Iqaluit, Nunavut. Best Practices in Suicide Prevention and the
Evaluation of Suicide Prevention Programs in the Circumpolar Arctic
(workshop manuscript).
Available on loan through SIEC, (Alberta residents only) SIEC #2003-0586 or
download from
Information Centre on Aboriginal Health.
Lifelong Mental Health Management: a Developmental Guide to Best
Practices in Mental Health Promotion & Illness Prevention. Adolescence (12-19
Years)
Ogden, N., Boyes, M., & Moledina, S., 2002
This manual describes a variety of issues that people face in adolescence,
such as sexual orientation and identity development. The purpose of the book
is to highlight developmental achievements and specific points of cognitive
and psychosocial crisis during this period. Statistics, warning signs, and risk factors for
suicide are presented. A comprehensive model for suicide risk assessment by
mental health professionals is provided.
Source: Calgary, AB: Calgary Health Region.
Available on loan through SIEC, (Alberta residents only) SIEC #2003-0333 or
download from
Lifelong Mental Health.
Before-the-fact¨ interventions: a manual of best practices in
youth suicide prevention
White, J. & Jodoin, N., 1998
This comprehensive manual was written as a practical tool for those
interested in youth suicide prevention. It includes summary pages,
checklists, and resources. The manual reviews youth suicide in British
Columbia, describes a model for thinking about and organizing suicide
prevention programs and services, provides information about 15 youth
suicide prevention "best practices" strategies and introduces guidelines for
community efforts.
Source: Vancouver, BC: Suicide Prevention Information and Resource Centre of
British Columbia.
Available on loan through SIEC, (Alberta residents only) SIEC #1998-0686.
Best Practices in Youth Suicide Prevention
Resource List
Aboriginal Youth: A Manual of Promising Suicide Prevention
Strategies
White J, Jodoin N., 2003
This manual describes the problem of youth suicide among Canada's Aboriginal
communities, providing a model for understanding Aboriginal youth suicide. A
total of 17 prevention strategies are presented and examples of existing
prevention initiatives are discussed. A number of culturally relevant
resources are suggested for further assistance in efforts to implement
prevention programs. As well, a step-by-step action plan to mobilize
prevention groups and communities is described.
Source: Calgary, AB: Centre for Suicide Prevention
Available on loan through SIEC, (Alberta residents only) SIEC No: 2003-1078
or download from
SIEC.
Acting on What we Know: Preventing Youth Suicide in First Nations
Advisory Group on Suicide Prevention, 2003
This book describes an evidence-based suicide prevention program for
Canadian Aboriginal youths. The Advisory Group on Suicide Prevention
presents information about suicide rates in aboriginal communities.
Recommended guidelines for suicide prevention in these communities,
suggestions for integrated health care at national and regional levels, and
the importance of community-driven approaches to suicide prevention programs
are included.
Source: Ottawa: Advisory Group on Suicide Prevention
Available on loan through SIEC, (Alberta residents only) SIEC No: 2003-0577
or download from
Health Canada.
Report of the workshop on best practices in suicide prevention
and the evaluation of suicide prevention programs in the Arctic
Henderson, A., 2003
This workshop summary includes theoretical and practical aspects of
suicide prevention in Nunavut as presented by frontline suicide prevention
workers, health care professionals, and researchers. Climactic, social and
cultural characteristics of the Arctic region are discussed.
Source: Iqaluit, Nunavut. Best Practices in Suicide Prevention and the
Evaluation of Suicide Prevention Programs in the Circumpolar Arctic
(workshop manuscript).
Available on loan through SIEC, (Alberta residents only) SIEC #2003-0586 or
download from
Information Centre on Aboriginal Health.
Lifelong Mental Health Management: a Developmental Guide to Best
Practices in Mental Health Promotion & Illness Prevention. Adolescence (12-19
Years)
Ogden, N., Boyes, M., & Moledina, S., 2002
This manual describes a variety of issues that people face in adolescence,
such as sexual orientation and identity development. The purpose of the book
is to highlight developmental achievements and specific points of cognitive
and psychosocial crisis during this period. Statistics, warning signs, and risk factors for
suicide are presented. A comprehensive model for suicide risk assessment by
mental health professionals is provided.
Source: Calgary, AB: Calgary Health Region.
Available on loan through SIEC, (Alberta residents only) SIEC #2003-0333 or
download from
Lifelong Mental Health.
Before-the-fact¨ interventions: a manual of best practices in
youth suicide prevention
White, J. & Jodoin, N., 1998
This comprehensive manual was written as a practical tool for those
interested in youth suicide prevention. It includes summary pages,
checklists, and resources. The manual reviews youth suicide in British
Columbia, describes a model for thinking about and organizing suicide
prevention programs and services, provides information about 15 youth
suicide prevention "best practices" strategies and introduces guidelines for
community efforts.
Source: Vancouver, BC: Suicide Prevention Information and Resource Centre of
British Columbia.
Available on loan through SIEC, (Alberta residents only) SIEC #1998-0686.