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American Association of Suicidology
4201 N.W. Connecticut Ave., Ste. 408
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: 202-237-2280
Fax: 202-237-2282
Email: info@suicidology.org
URL: www.suicidology.org
- serves as a national clearinghouse for information on suicide
- promotes research, public awareness programs, education and training for professionals and volunteers
- publishes a quarterly newsletter "Surviving Suicide"

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
120 Wall Street, 22nd Floor
New York, NY 10005
Toll Free: 888-333-2377
Phone: 212-363-3500
Fax: 212-363-6237
Email: inquiry@afsp.org
URL: www.afsp.org
- sponsors country, state and regional chapters
- supports programs for suicide survivors
- provides information and education about depression and suicide
- publicizes information about the need for research, prevention, and treatment for depression and suicide

SAVE - Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
9001 E. Bloomington Fwy
Suite #150
Bloomington, MN 55420
Phone: (952) 946-7998
E-mail Address: save@save.org
URL: www.save.org
- Educate about suicide and depression
- Depression can be cured and suicide prevented

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Prevention & treatment of Teen Suicide
www.1-teenage-suicide.com

This Week's Bipolar News

4 graduate from first Canyon County Mental Health Court
KTVB Boise CALDWELL -- A Canyon County judge says 16 percent of the nation's prison population suffers from a mental illness. Now that same judge is doing her part to help inmates get help, instead of serve time. On Tuesday evening, four Canyon County residents graduated from the first "Mental Health Court." They have all been diagnoised with either bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or major depression ...

National Bipolar Foundation To Celebrate Initiative
The Memphis Daily News
The Memphis-based National Bipolar Foundation today will celebrate its new initiative with the MedicAlert Foundation. Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. is ...

Your Career: More disabilities to be protected
MSNBC
Changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act are redefining the definition of disability to include a host of workers with conditions such as epilepsy, diabetes or bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder - Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 - Health - Mental Health - Disorders

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Featured Article:

The Holidays are Coming
by Michele Soloway Sexton

Yes, the holidays are coming, as you can tell by all the Christmas decorations that have been up in stores since before Halloween! So you are probably already feeling some nervousness or pre-holiday jitters concerning your loved one with bipolar disorder.

There is no reason that bipolar disorder should stop you from enjoying the holidays the same as anyone else. You just may have to do some extra planning.

For example, if you are in a gathering of people and you notice that your loved one is having difficulty (acting stressed or anxious) in the situation, make sure that you have a way to leave early without offending anyone or drawing attention to your loved one.

This is easily done ahead of time by saying that although you are glad to be included, you might not be able to stay long, or that you may have to leave unexpectedly. You don't have to give any other excuse than that.

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