This video collection is designed to provide education and tools for those touched by suicide and mental illness. Many feature real-life individuals’ stories. We are grateful to all who have graciously shared their stories.
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Washingtonians Talk About Preventing Suicide
In this series of five short videos, Washingtonians share their experiences with mental illness and suicide, and talk about how the Forefront Suicide Prevention LEARN® steps have helped them. Click here to view the series.
Videos About Intervening When Someone is Considering Suicide
This video, Firearms Dealer Role Play, demonstrates a suicide prevention role-play between a firearms retailer and a customer, and is included in our Firearms Safety, Suicide Awareness & You training for firearms retailers.
“One Conversation Saved My Life”: “I don’t think I’d be sitting here if Alec hadn’t come over.” Two high school students, Daylin and Alec, tell their story about how one conversation saved a friend’s life. If you have a friend thinking about suicide, say something. This video is from Washington’s Department of Health.
Videos by Forefront Suicide Prevention
“Three Love Stories”: This brief video depicts three love stories of families impacted by suicide. Please help us end the silence and break the stigma of this silent killer that claims a life every 13 minutes.
Credits: Created by MOYO Media Lab | Director: Devin Hermanson | Cinematographer: David Friedle
Videos we recommend
Grieving After a Suicide
Survivors of suicide loss sharing their journey through grief
These survivors of suicide loss each share their journey of grief through the loss of a loved one to suicide including navigating stigma and barriers to healing.
“Truth about Suicide: Real Stories of Depression in College”
This is a clip from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s film about a brother and sister who lost their sister to suicide.
Struggling with Mental Illness/ Thoughts about Suicide
You Belong: Music Video from Mental Health America of Texas
This music video features Casey McPherson of the band, Alpha Rev. His song, You Belong, has a message of hope that there is help if you are struggling.
Stories of Hope and Recovery: A Video Guide for Suicide Attempt Survivors Story Sampler
Told through the voices of three suicide attempt survivors, their families, and the professionals in their support network, each story recounts one person’s journey from a suicide attempt to the life of hope and recovery he/she is leading today. Developed jointly by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Kevin Hines- Live at Sonoma State
Kevin Hine talks in 2010 at Sonoma State University, telling his story as a suicide attempt survivor and discussing the importance of suicide prevention and mental health.
Health Professionals
2011 Suicide Prevention Conference: “Myths about Suicide” Dr. Thomas Joiner
Dr. Thomas Joiner dispels prevailing myths about suicide while teaching the latest theories in suicidology.
Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment
This video was developed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, in collaboration with SAMHSA and adapts contents from TIP 50, Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment. The video was created for professionals who work with people who are substance dependent with suicidal behaviors.
Dr. Brian Mustanski Presenting at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention LGBT Suicide Prevention Symposium – 2013
Dr. Brian Mustanski, PhD, leading researcherand Director of the IMPACT Center speaks at AFSP’s LGBT Symposium in 2013 about his research in suicide prevention for LGBT youth.
School Personnel
“Look, Listen, Link” – Youth Suicide Prevention Program
This video was developed by Youth Suicide Prevention Program of Washington State; to be used in conjunction with middle school health curriculum.
Journalists and Persons Wishing to Influence News Media
Each Mind Matters and it Matters How We Report, Part 5: “The Media and Suicide Prevention”
Brian Dyak, president and CEO of the Entertainment Industries Council (EIC) explains how to cover suicide carefully and help correct public misperceptions and myths. The 6-minute clip links to four others focused more broadly on mental health reporting. All are based on an expert panel at the 2013 RTDNA/SPJ Excellence in Journalism Conference and were produced through EIC’s TEAM Up (Tools for Entertainment & Media) project in association with the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention.
Communities
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s “Suicide Shouldn’t Be a Secret—Secret” PSA
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s “Suicide Shouldn’t Be a Secret—Secret” public service announcement.
Kevin Hines: SAMHSA 2009 Voice Awards
Kevin Hines shares his story as a suicide attempt survivor and of becoming a leading community advocate in suicide prevention after winning a SAMHSA 2009 Voice Award.
Teen Suicide Prevention
In this video created by Mayo Clinic, teens describe warning signs for suicide and provide encouragement for communicating directly and immediately for support and safety. It also includes suggestions for what to say to a teen who may be at risk for suicide and ways to keep them safe.
Gun Dealer Training
This 30 minute training program on what gun dealers, ranger masters, and gun owners can do to prevent suicide is presented by Paul Quinnett, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, international suicide prevention expert, gun owner, and outdoor writer.
Tic Tac & Dude Got Back | What a Difference a Friend Makes
These short videos were developed as part of a national campaign launched in 2007 by SAMSHA seeking to reach adults ages 18-25 with a message of acceptance and understanding of mental illness. It seeks to encourage friends to offer their support to a friend who has been diagnosed with a mental illness.
Suicide Prevention Recourse Center’s Online Training
This is a link to SPRC’s Online Training catalog. SPRC provides suicide prevention training to service providers, educators, health professionals, public officials, and community-based coalitions to develop effective suicide prevention programs and policies.