resources

Videos

"Why Messaging Matters in Suicide Prevention" Training message from Gov. Brad Little

Learning More about Suicide: Responsible Reporting with AFSP.

All public influencers - including those with large social media followings - need to be careful in communicating about suicide. This video describes the con...
A lot of journalists are unaware how they cover suicide can be harmful and lead to contagion or copycat suicide. Conversely, reporting on suicide and mental ...

Webinar: Safe messaging about suicide, mental illness and mental health

Idaho Training for Media Recorded on October 14, 2020 - Studies show certain types of news coverage can increase the likelihood of suicide. During this unique time of a worldwide pan...

The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will host a media roundtable for reporters to d...
The Mindframe National Media Initiative provides evidence-based information to support the reporting, portrayal and communication about suicide and mental il...
The theme for World Mental Health Day 2019 is suicide prevention. Dr Ann Luce talks about the role the media can play in preventing suicide and how her resea...

The Speedy Foundation strives to provide an up-to-date list of local suicide prevention and mental health resources. Please reach out with additional resources that you've found beneficial or with feedback on these organizations: info@thespeedyfoundation.org.