Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. For people living with depression and bipolar, thoughts of suicide can be common, yet frightening. In this resource hub, you’ll find information to help manage thoughts of suicide, resources to create a crisis plan, and information on identifying signs and symptoms in others.
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Parent and Caregiver Guide
Tips for starting conversations, recognizing signs, taking action at home, and what to expect when seeking help.
Understanding Hospitalization for Mental Health
If you’re experiencing severe symptoms of depression or bipolar disorder, a short hospital stay may help you stabilize. This guide offers practical advice for individuals and families.
Find a Peer Support Group
Peer support boosts hope, wellness, and connection—while helping reduce suicidal thoughts. DBSA offers in-person, online, and identity-focused groups where people can share experiences and build community. Find a group today.
Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss
Coping with the loss of a loved one is challenging, and it can be difficult to know how to best support someone who has lost a loved one to suicide. In this episode of the DBSA podcast series, two DBSA Young Adult Council Members interview co-facilitators of a Survivors of Suicide bereavement support group.
Conversation about Suicide and Mood Disorders
Hear powerful stories from parents and caregivers, and learn how families, clinicians, and DBSA can work together to provide compassionate support and a path to hope.
Highlighted Questions
- What is the intersection between bipolar disorder and the increased risk of suicide? Watch now
- What mood disorder or suicide prevention resources do you recommend to your patients? What resources do your patients report back to you are the most helpful? Watch now
- What do you recommend to parents or caregivers in support groups when they discuss or have concerns about suicidality in their children? Watch now
- What are some warning signs that a person may be experiencing thoughts of suicide? What are the next steps that the person or someone close to them should take? Watch now
- What is one thing that you want, either someone with a mood disorder or a parent or caregiver, to know that you wish you knew before? Watch now
Discussion on Suicidal Thinking
Emma Benoit was paralyzed by a suicide attempt but used her painful experience to spread hope and awareness. DBSA hosted a panel of peers and subject matter experts who shared stories and resources to help teens, their parents, and loved ones better understand suicidal thinking and mood disorders.
Unpacking Mental Health with a Community
“When I started joining DBSA support groups, it was like they were taking the boxes from the shelves on my behalf. Someone would tell a story and one of my own boxes was labeled with exactly what they were talking about. It helped me start to unpack by just listening.”
Neville faced mental health challenges due to childhood bullying and domestic violence. After his sister’s death, he hit a crisis point and contemplated suicide. In search of help, he discovered the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) and joined online support groups. Listening to others helped him unpack his emotions, regain confidence, and improve his relationship with his parents. He now emphasizes the value of community and encourages others to seek support without fear of judgment.
You Can Help
With your support, we can continue to offer our lifesaving services to our community to stop the rate of suicide from increasing to foster connection, wellness, and hope.
