Suicide Prevention on the Internet

Abstract

(from the chapter) Gives a brief introduction to some of the most popular suicide prevention services available on the Internet and describes some of the growing array of suicide prevention and other crisis related resources available. The author discusses advantages and disadvantages to suicide prevention services on the Internet, the World Wide Web, electronic mail, mailing lists like the suicide prevention mailing list and the suicide-support mailing list feedback , usenet news groups, and frequently asked questions postings. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) (chapter)