Suicide Awareness \ Voices of Education (SA\VE) ----------------------------------------------- DID YOU KNOW? ----------------------------------------------- Of the many millions of Americans who suffer from depression in any given year, 80% can be effectively treated, but only 30% seek help, and of that number, slightly more than 50% are accurately diagnosed and receive appropriate treatment. ----------------------------------------------- The #1 cause of suicide is untreated depression. ----------------------------------------------- INFORMATION BY E-MAIL ----------------------------------------------- What To Do if Someone You Know Becomes Suicidal Q & A on Depression Questions On Suicide Symptoms/Danger Signs Depression Facts Misconceptions About Suicide Suffering or Thoughts of Suicide Hospitalization ----------------------------------------------- What to Tell Children STUDENTS and Depression Elderly Depression ----------------------------------------------- Book List with Reviews Complete Book List Book Order Form ----------------------------------------------- When the Worst has Happened Starting a Support Group SA\VE Information SA\VE In a Box ----------------------------------------------- SA\VE's Links to other sites Information about SA\VE and how to help Look at Voices - the SA\VE Newsletter ----------------------------------------------- SA\VE - Suicide Awareness\Voices of Education P.O. Box 24507 Minneapolis, MN 55424-0507 Phone: (612) 946-7998 ----------------------------------------------- Suicide Awareness \ Voices of Education (SA\VE) is an organization dedicated to educating the public about suicide prevention. ----------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER ----------------------------------------------- The diagnosis and treatment of depression and other psychiatric disorders requires trained medical professionals. The information provided below is to be used for educational purposes only. It should NOT be used as a substitute for seeking professional care for the diagnosis and treatment of any mental/psychiatric disorders. ----------------------------------------------- IN EMERGENCY CALL 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) National Hotline ----------------------------------------------- SA\VE gives permission to copy and use, in entirety, any and all of the site information with SA\VE and Author Credits. Copyright 1995-2000 SA\VE "http://www.save.org/" janet paterson 53 now / 44 dx cd / 43 onset cd / 41 dx pd / 37 onset pd tel: 613 256 8340 url: "http://www.geocities.com/janet313/" email: "[log in to unmask]" smail: PO Box 171 Almonte Ontario K0A 1A0 Canada