AAS-Recommended Videos
The Purpose of the Video Review Committee
The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is frequently asked for recommendations for appropriate suicide prevention videos for different kinds of audiences.
The AAS video review committee is made up of AAS members from different professional affiliations and academic backgrounds. Videos are reviewed independently by committee members and scored according to specific criteria. Neither the individual committee members nor AAS receives financial compensation for this activity.
Once the independent scoring is completed, reviewers meet to discuss their scoring and determine a finding of recommended, not recommended, and recommended with minor reservation.
To view what videos are in each of these categories and to learn about Evaluation Guidelines and Committee Resources, please visit their website at: www.suicidology.org
Videos |
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A Cry for Help - Produced by Paraclete Press 22 min.; includes a resource guide |
Appropriate for middle & high school-aged youth. Video features Sue Eastgard as well as young people from grades 6-12. DVD can be purchased online: |
Depression: On the Edge - Produced by In the Mix, a PBS weekly series for teens. 30 min.; includes lesson plan & discussion guide |
Appropriate for high school-aged youth. The video utilizes a variety of presenters including psychologists, depressed youth and members of the rock band, Third Eye Blind. To order call (800) 597-9448 or go online at www.pbs.org. |