PPT-Suicide Prevention ,Warning Signs and the National Strategy

Richard McKeon PhD MPH Branch Chief Suicide Prevention SAMHSA STAGGERING REALITY 36000 Americans die by suicide each year Rank 1014 years 1519 years 2029 years 3039 years 4049 years. S Surgeon General and the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention Action Alliance The National Strategy is a call to action that is intended to guide suicide prevention actions in the United States over the next decade It outlin es four strat These include giving away prized possessions talking about suicide preparing for death eg writing a will obtaining the means to die by suicide depression changes in personality social with drawal changes in sleeping or eating patterns A national st Review your role in our school’s suicide prevention strategy. Help you better recognize students who may be at risk. Provide an effective initial response to these students. Clarify how to refer students for further help. The Role of a First Responder. Lisa Schwartz, LSW and Kathleen Kowalski, LCSW. Suicide Prevention Coordinators. Erie VAMC. 814-860-2038. Objectives. . 1. Identify the mental health, medical, and psychosocial factors that place individuals, especially Veterans, at risk for suicidal ideation and behavior. . The Role of a First Responder. Lisa Schwartz. , . LCSW. Suicide Prevention Coordinators. Erie VAMC. 814-860-2038. RISK FACTORS. High . gun . ownership -a major factor (guns are used in approximately 58% of completed suicides).. Maine Suicide Prevention . Program. In partnership with: NAMI Maine. Education, Resources and Support—It’s Up to All of Us.. Today’s . Program Will Cover. Beliefs about suicide. How to talk about suicide. Maine Suicide Prevention . Program. In partnership with: NAMI Maine. Education, Resources and Support—It’s Up to All of Us.. Today’s . Program Will Cover. Beliefs about suicide. How to talk about suicide. WARM. Prepared For Williams . Lake . Suicide and . Sudden Death . Committee . 2017. In Partnership with Axis Family Resources, Big Brothers &Big Sisters, Boys and Girls Club, Canadian Mental Health Association, Cariboo Friendship Society, Denisiqi Services Society, Interior Health Authority, MCFD & CYMH, SD 27, Three Corners Health and RCMP Victim Services. Suicide and . What Can Make a Difference. Kim Kane, MPA. Program Director, Idaho Lives Project. Former Executive Director, SPAN Idaho. Member, Idaho Governor’s Council on Suicide Prevention. Suicide and . What Can Make a Difference. Kim Kane, MPA. Program Director, Idaho Lives Project. Former Executive Director, SPAN Idaho. Member, Idaho Governor’s Council on Suicide Prevention. 1. Presenter Info. Each Mind Matters . 2. Each Mind Matters is California’s Mental Health Movement.. . We are millions of individuals and thousands of organizations working to advance mental health. . Office of Mental Health and Suicide PreventioniiNational Strategy for Preventing Veteran SuicideTable of ContentsPreface From Dr Carolyn Clancy Executive in Charge Office of the Under Secretary for He Jamie's Law – Suicide Prevention Education. Jamie 's Law was named after a young man who killed himself.  Since his passing, his sister is bringing awareness to the high risk of suicide among young adults.. Jessica Machmueller MSN, APNP, PMHNP-BC. Objectives. Draw awareness to the prevalence of geriatric suicide. Recognize suicide risk factors in the geriatric population. Learn how to perform accurate suicide assessments.