Suicide Prevention

I identified the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention as a useful, reliable source because it provided information, support, and advice for people who are struggling or know someone who is. The information provided is accurate because we discussed many of the topics in health class, such as warning signs and how to get help. If I or a friend was in a crisis situation, the American Foundation for Suicide prevention would be a very good reminder of what to look for and how to help. Also, there are specific tabs to click on for a specific situation. (For example, there was a tab to click on that said I am struggling, and a tab that read I am worried about someone.) This feature allows one to get help for a specific situation In addition
Unlike my other sources, which mostly just had information on suicide, Active Minds had sources for a variety of mental health issues, such as anxiety and eating disorders. Most of the information on the actual site is categorized into various mental health areas with links to websites corresponding with the specific issues. This was a great feature because it offered education on many different mental health conditions from multiple reliable websites. The main reason I included this site as one of my key sources was because of the stories of overcoming mental health issues. There are inspirational videos and blogs to read about people all over the country who overcame their fear of asking for help, and ultimately overcame their mental health issues. If I or a friend was struggling, the videos and readings would really help to engage the ACT steps, especially the acceptance piece. In addition to the inspirational stories and the various mental wellness pieces, the website also has information about suicide specifically, such as the warning signs and how to get help. I noticed that most of the information was geared more towards the person who was actually suffering with suicidal thoughts, rather than a loved one of a person suffering. Active Minds seemed really geared towards encouraging someone who is struggling to ask for help, which made it a great source for people who want