Suicide Prevention

In Ohio, suicide is the ninth leading cause of death - the third among young adults. The Ohio Department of Mental Health is collaborating with other state and local agencies, organizations and individuals to save lives. Local suicide prevention coalitions have been formed in many counties and a number of initiatives are currently underway to raise awareness, eliminate stigma, promote suicide prevention as a public health issue, and to increase help-seeking behavior.

ODMH Publications

State of Ohio Suicide Prevention Plan (2002)

Suicide Prevention Links

Red Flags - Depression Screening

TeenScreen® - Suicide Prevention Screening

American Association of Suicidology

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

National Strategy for Suicide Prevention

Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education

Suicide Prevention Resource Center

Surgeon General's Report on Suicide

Yellow Ribbon Program for the Prevention of Teen Suicide