The Other Sides of Suicide is an audio podcast hosted by Austin musician, Casey McPherson, lead singer of the band Alpha Rev. As an accomplished performer and songwriter and someone who has been deeply affected by suicide, Casey shines a light on suicide through interviews with students, brothers, sisters, parents, musicians, athletes, and actors also affected by suicide. For more information or to be in the podcast read more...

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If you spend any time on our site or at our events, you'll see lots of mention of Alpha Rev and their lead singer, Casey McPherson. We can't say enough good things about them. We are working with them to produce high school lunch concert tours where Casey performs and also speaks to suicide, mental illness, and substance abuse. Casey is also the host of our podcast called The Other Sides of Suicide. Buy their CDs and buy tickets to their shows and buy their merch because they never stop supporting us and are huge advocates of suicide prevention.

• Be That Friend
  

  Take a risk. Take a little extra time to get to know your friends - to listen to them. Make it a challenge to really understand them. And, don't be afraid to talk about suicide or depression or abuse or any other junk - and don't be afraid to ask someone if they are considering suicide. Yeah, that could be some tough conversation, but getting to know them and why they feel the way they do can be a great step toward healing.



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  Make time to do some research and take training classes. You will be shocked at how valuable the information can be and how many lives you can have a positive impact on. Click on the Resources Page for our recommended training options and research.



• Let Us Help You to Help Others
  

  If you have been recently affected by suicide and have an awesome idea for starting a movement or organization to help prevent suicide, mental illness, or substance abuse, then we would love to help you get it going and would provide you with any and all of our expertise, skills, and contacts. Click here for more info.

We all want someone who will really listen to us and take the time to understand us without assuming things about us - someone we can share our struggles with. However, a lot of us don't think anyone can or will and we lose hope. The fact is that there are people who can understand - but not enough of us make the time - even for our own friends and family members.

Our mission is to use music and musicians to encourage, educate, and inspire high school and college students to support their friends who are having mental health problems. Read more...

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This is a PSA produced by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the US Government) and the Ad Council. It's message is very close to ours so check it out. It is part of SAMHSA's What a Difference a Friend Makes campaign.

Many people mistakenly think that the crisis centers are only for someone considering suicide. They are also great resources if you know or suspect someone is considering suicide or struggling with mental health issues because they can help you figure out more ways you can help and guide you to more resources.

If you or someone you know are having thoughts about suicide, call 1.877.YOUTHLINE (968.8454) 24/7/365. Your call will be immediately connected to a trained, Teen-to-Teen, peer crisis counselor. If you don't want to talk to a teenager, you can also call 1.800.SUICIDE (784.2433) to be immediately connected to a certified crisis center nearest to your calling location. These are both programs of the Kristin Brooks Hope Center.

Our lawyers want to make sure you know that the information provided through this web site is intended for informational purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace consultation with your physician or mental health professional. We do not offer clinical treatment or diagnostic assessment.