Library guides
Subject: MultidisciplinaryPsychology and Educational SciencesPrevention and awareness of suicidal behaviour
On the occasion of the #TrioLaVida suicide prevention campaign, this library guide aims to address the treatment of mental health, awareness and destigmatization of suicidal behaviours in a range of areas.
Organizations and institutions
Government of Catalonia Health Channel for the prevention of, and information on, suicidal behaviour. It explains risk factors and triggers, warning signs and recommendations on what to do.
Compilation of audio clips to learn about real suicide experiences. It includes testimonies from survivors, family members, support organizations and health professionals who are experts in mental health.
Group of professionals and volunteers who seek to reduce the number of deaths from suicide through social awareness and support from the environment.
DSAS is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting grieving survivors following a death by suicide. It aims to generate a space of trust and dialogue that helps bring about a social change in the way we talk about suicide, its prevention and its consequences.
Organization created to fight against the stigma and discrimination suffered by people living with a mental health issue in different areas of their lives.
Social movement for representation, care and support for people with mental health problems and their families. Its mission is to promote quality of life, advocate for rights, social awareness, equal opportunities and non-discrimination for both children and adults.
Practical guides and publications for suicide prevention and how to discuss mental health information in the media.
APSAS is a non-profit association that aims to raise public awareness about suicide and support those affected.
Mental health organization in the United States that provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Association that fights to obtain a national suicide prevention plan in Spain and resources that can rise to the challenge through social pressure.
Service that responds to requests for information and advice on mental health matters. It facilitates entry into the Activa't project circuit and provides additional support to the community in the care of individuals and families with mental health problems.
Organization of entities created and run by people who have been diagnosed with a mental health condition themselves to promote and strengthen the associative movement and advocate for rights in order to influence public policy.
Non-profit organization that seeks to give society a positive view of the concept of "mental health" and move away from that of "mental illness".
It provides documentation and assistance and holds conferences for the promotion of mental health.
Social movement that collects testimonies and data about suicide to create a network of resources to detect suicide warning signs and how to prevent them.
Librarians responsible for this library guide
Àgueda Mercadal
Operative subgroup: Librarian for Psychology and Education, vocational training Operative group: Library for Learning
