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The ICRC-S presented “Exploring the Impact of Suicide Prevention Research in the Workplace,” on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The webinar featured speakers Steven Stack, Ph.D. professor at Wayne State University and Director of the Center for Suicide Research and Allison Milner, Ph.D. Research Fellow at the Melbourne School of Population and […] See more...

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and United Suicide Survivors International (US) have released a white paper on mental health and suicide prevention in the workplace. Developed for human resources staff and employment lawyers, the white paper is a part of Workplace Suicide Prevention. See more...

Safety+Health New national guidelines aim to prevent suicide in the workplace. Developed for employers in all industries, the guidelines offer best practices for workplace prevention and recommended tools, trainings, and resources. Numerous stakeholders helped develop the document, led by American Association of Suicidology (AAS), American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), and United Suicide Survivors International (US). “We […] See more...

The American Association of Suicidology (AAS), American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), and United Suicide Survivors International (United Survivors) have launched a website with the newly released National Guidelines for Workplace Suicide Prevention. See more...

The American Association of Suicidology (AAS), American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), and United Suicide Survivors International (United Survivors) have released A Report of Findings to Direct the Development of National Guidelines for Workplace Suicide Prevention. See more...

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance), and United Suicide Survivors International (US) have launched a survey on workplace suicide prevention. Responses will help inform the development of national guidelines and will be kept confidential. See more...

The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention Workplace Task Force has published a two-part series on suicide prevention in the construction industry. Published in the Construction Dive newsletter, the series includes the articles “A Hidden Epidemic: Construction Suicide Data Draws Industry Crisis into the Spotlight” and “A Hidden Epidemic: How Suicide Prevention Efforts Can Transform Construction Industry […] See more...

The construction industry is at high risk for suicide, and workplace outreach is an important and growing area of suicide prevention. This new guide from the Carson J Spencer Foundation, construction supplier RK, and the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention provides information for construction executives to make suicide prevention a health and safety priority and gives managers […] See more...

The construction industry is among occupations at highest risk for suicide. This guide provides information for construction executives to make suicide prevention a health and safety priority and gives managers guidelines on healthy approaches and prevention measures. It is intended to assist the construction industry workplaces in building capacity to better prevent suicide. See more...

This website discusses a comprehensive approach to workplace suicide prevention and presents resources for each recommended strategy. See more...

These trainings are designed to help workplace administrators and employees better understand and prevent suicide. See more...

This task force of the Action Alliance is working on suicide prevention in the workplace. Its webpage includes the goal, objectives, and members of the task force as well as two public service announcements and a directory of suicide prevention resources for employers. New resources from the Task Force are added to the website as […] See more...

Bridge Michigan Michigan is taking steps to address suicide in the construction industry. In 2019, the suicide rate among the state’s construction and extraction workers was four times higher than in the general population. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) held its first annual construction and suicide awareness week last September to […] See more...

AGENDA for 2011 Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Grantee Meeting Note: Some presentations are not included due to outdated content Coalition Building in Rural and Native American Communities Presenters:Tony Abramson, STAY Project, Sault Tribe of Chippewa IndiansRich Conboy, STAY Project, Sault Tribe of Chippewa IndiansDonelda Harper,STAY Project, Sault Tribe of Chippewa IndiansAngeline Matson, STAY Project, Sault […] See more...

The Injury Control Research Center for Suicide Prevention (ICRC-S), a CDC-funded research center focusing on a public health approach to suicide prevention and research, began its third annual webinar series on January 20, 2015.  A project of the University of Rochester Medical Center and Education Development Center, the ICRC-S draws suicide prevention directly into the domain […] See more...

The Injury Control Research Center for Suicide Prevention (ICRC-S), a CDC-funded research center focusing on a public health approach to suicide prevention and research, launched its third annual webinar series “Exploring the Impact of Suicide Prevention Research in Multiple Settings,” on January 20, 2015. The settings which will be addressed in this year’s ICRC-S webinar […] See more...

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SPRC invites you to join us in taking action to build on the progress we have made in bringing the goals and objectives of the National Strategy to life over the past decade. See more...

Harvard Business Review With the proper information and tools, employers can take key steps to prevent suicide among their employees. For example, it is important to know the workplace factors that may place staff at risk for suicide, such as interpersonal stress, unstable employment, and unsafe working conditions. To help protect employees from suicide risk, […] See more...

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA), the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA), and the Veterinary Medical Association Executives (VMAE) have released After a Suicide: A Guide for Veterinary Workplaces. See more...

This free online course will teach you how to apply a strategic planning approach to your suicide prevention efforts. See more...

CNN In the year since Anthony Bourdain’s suicide death, the restaurant industry has increased its prevention efforts. The celebrity chef drew attention to the industry’s high-pressure culture and its impact on mental health. His death highlighted the need to better support food service workers, according to Bryan Schroeder, executive director of the Giving Kitchen. The […] See more...

Leaf Chronicle Clarksville, Tennessee, has trained its employees in suicide prevention. Between November and April, all city staff received a one-hour training in how to recognize and respond to those at risk for suicide. The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN) led the effort, which will expand to county employees in June. “As a community, what […] See more...

The Spectrum A recent report offered recommendations to strengthen Utah’s suicide prevention efforts. Prepared by the Utah Foundation, the report examined the state’s risk factors for suicide and current strategies for addressing them. It found that risk factors include opioid use, access to guns, living in a rural area, and non-Hispanic White and Native American […] See more...

In my work with states, tribes, campuses, and institutions around the country, I’m often asked, “What program should I use to prevent suicide in my community?” Perhaps to the person’s frustration, my answer is usually, “It’s not that simple.” True, it’s good to know which programs have more evidence of effectiveness, but no one program […] See more...

The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) is hosting a webinar on uniting the construction industry behind suicide prevention. It will address the risk factors for suicide among construction workers, build a business case for addressing mental health in the workplace, provide a lived experience view of mental illness and suicide, and offer steps for employers to build […] See more...

In the Black Mental health advocates and researchers are working with business leaders to develop strategies to improve mental health and well-being among their employees. Research conducted for the Australian organization beyondblue demonstrated that there is a great need to develop new programs and that these programs can create a positive financial return. Workplace leaders […] See more...

In August 2015 the CDC and SAMHSA launched 1 Photo, 6 Words. #VetoViolence—an initiative that encouraged using social media to promote activities that prevent suicide. In late February 2016, a brief video was released featuring photos that suicide prevention professionals, public health practitioners, and others posted to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The video shows ways that people […] See more...

Umatter for Schools Youth Suicide Prevention is a two-day training program that provides school teams with the knowledge and skills to develop comprehensive, asset-based approaches to suicide prevention in their schools. Teams may include teachers, administrators, counselors, and other staff, and are encouraged to bring a representative from a local mental health agency in their area. […] See more...

This sheet contains resources from which you can learn more about how suicide postvention can be used to help prevent suicide and resources to help develop postvention messages, programs, trainings, and guidelines in a variety of settings including schools, workplaces, community organizations, support groups, and the media. See more...

This position statement seeks to address the significant gaps exist in the understanding of the relationship between work and suicide, which can limit prevention efforts. The statement was released on February 20, 2014 at the Construction Industry inaugural Mental Health Conference in Brisbane. Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA) calls on organizations of all sizes to implement workplace […] See more...

Peer support has long been recognized as important in prevention. Those bereaved by suicide loss – that is, the family and friends of people who have died by suicide – form an essential and active part of the suicide prevention community. It is difficult to think of a major suicide prevention organization or initiative that […] See more...

This guide provides action steps for responding to suicide, including the immediate crisis as well as recovery in the short and long term. See more...

As a member of the Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, I am honored to be a part of a pioneering effort to engage public and private sector resources and support to bolster a coordinated national response to suicide. Working to bring about enduring change in the way our communities and various sectors address this issue has […] See more...

I would like to occasionally give the readership a chance to hear from some of the wonderful staff we have serving SPRC stakeholders. For this month, I would like to introduce Katie Wootten Deal, the Associate Director of a team at SPRC that supports the operations of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, the public-private partnership […] See more...

The week of September 4-10, 2011 is designated as Suicide Prevention Week in the United States.  On September 10, 2011, World Suicide Prevention Day will be acknowledged globally.  This week provides us opportunities to engage many who might not otherwise be aware of the magnitude of suicide. In the United States, over 34,000 people die […] See more...

Developed by Yellow Ribbon, Be A Link! is a two-hour adult gatekeeper training program. The program can be implemented in a variety of settings, including schools, workplaces, and community groups. The training provides participants with knowledge to help them identify youth at risk for suicide and refer them to appropriate help resources. Training includes information […] See more...

To help inform workplace prevention strategies, researchers analyzed suicide deaths among workers by industry and occupation. Using data from 32 states participating in the 2016 National Violent Death Reporting System, researchers calculated suicide rates among industry and occupational groups by sex. They used U.S. Census codes for major industry and occupational groups, and occupational subgroups, […] See more...

The Washington Post The importance of workplace suicide prevention is getting increased attention. According to federal data, the number of suicides in the workplace reached a 26-year high in 2018. To address that trend, national stakeholders have collaborated on tools to help employers implement prevention efforts. They include a blueprint for developing workplace prevention programs, a manager’s guide to postvention, […] See more...

Minnesota Public Radio Mirroring a nationwide trend, Minnesota has seen a disproportionate rise in the suicide rate among men between the ages of 45 and 64. In response, suicide prevention leaders are encouraging prevention efforts designed specifically to reach this group. “Most of the campaigns that have been developed for suicide prevention have been around […] See more...

CNN U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently released an advisory on the country’s “epidemic of loneliness and isolation.” Part of the administration’s broader mental health efforts, the advisory includes a framework for a National Strategy to Advance Social Connection. Research has shown that social isolation is associated with a variety of physical and mental health […] See more...

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The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) has compiled a selection of web pages and information sheets on mental health and coping with the effects of COVID-19. These resources are a selection from key organizations in the field. We will continue to update this list as new resources become available. *Note: For crisis counseling and support […] See more...

The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) proposes Tennessee TARGET Zero Suicide (TARGET) to reduce suicide attempts/deaths among working-age adults ages 25-64 by developing and implementing cross-system suicide prevention strategies, including rapid and enhanced follow-up for 2,250 unduplicated adults (Yr 1: 1,000; Yrs 2-3: 1,250/yr) and prevention training for 570 providers […] See more...

The community is an important setting for suicide prevention. A wide variety of community groups and organizations, including schools, after-school programs, health care providers, workplaces, and places of worship, can all work together to carry out prevention activities that reflect local needs and resources. Forming a broad-based suicide prevention coalition can be an important first step to understanding the suicide […] See more...

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The Chippewa Cree Tribe (CCT) Cultural Support Services (CCS) Youth Suicide Prevention Project (YSPP), hereafter referred to as YSPP, will employ evidence-based, culturally-appropriate, tribal youth suicide prevention and early intervention strategies that are grounded in public/private collaboration to reduce the incidence of suicide among at-risk, American Indian youth, ages 13-17, on Rocky Boys Indian Reservation, […] See more...

Schools, workplaces, hospitals, nursing homes—every place where people live, work, and are cared for—can play an important role in suicide prevention. Use the links below to find out more about suicide prevention in particular settings. American Indian/Alaska Native Settings Behavioral Health Care> Inpatient Mental Health> Outpatient Mental Health> Substance Abuse Treatment Colleges and Universities Communities […] See more...

State suicide prevention programs play a critical role in providing consultation and training to local health departments and many others at the state and local levels. Recommendations To further strengthen your infrastructure See more...

A key function of state suicide prevention programs is to oversee the implementation and evaluation of suicide prevention programming. To maximize resources available for program implementation, state-level efforts must include a combination of strategies that are supported by the best available evidence, are most appropriate for their context and populations, and are best able to […] See more...

When a person dies by suicide, many others are deeply affected: What is Postvention? Postvention is a term often used in the suicide prevention field. The definition below is from the U.S. national guidelines developed by the Survivors of Suicide Loss Task Force.1 [Postvention is] an organized response in the aftermath of a suicide to […] See more...

CNBC A recent analysis found that blue-collar workers are at higher risk of suicide than people in other professions. These findings come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which analyzed 2016 suicide data by industry and occupation. They show that men and women who work in construction and extraction jobs have the highest suicide […] See more...

SPRC is pleased to release an updated and redesigned version of our popular online course, A Strategic Planning Approach to Suicide Prevention. This free, self-paced training can help you identify issues and populations to focus on, select activities that can effectively prevent suicide, and prioritize your efforts to achieve maximum impact. Regardless of your experience with suicide […] See more...

MarketWatch Coworkers can play a key role in workplace suicide prevention. Experts recommend looking for signs of crisis in coworkers, such as feelings of hopelessness or being a burden to others. If you notice significant changes in a coworker’s mood or behavior, ask how they are doing and let them know you care. If they […] See more...

Suicide postvention builds on prevention efforts by providing immediate and ongoing support to those impacted by a suicide loss. It addresses increased risk for suicide among survivors and provides a space for healing after suicide. This website provides postvention resources and support for survivors of suicide loss in separate sections for communities, providers and workplaces. See more...

NPR A Sacramento chef is working to prevent suicide in the restaurant industry. Patrick Mulvaney is collaborating with Kaiser Permanente, WellSpace Health, and the Steinberg Institute to offer mental health resources to local food service staff. Mulvaney has also hosted suicide prevention trainings for restaurant employees and hopes to set up a website where they can […] See more...

K5 News Lawyers in Washington State are learning about suicide prevention. To help address suicide risk in the legal profession, the Washington State Bar Association recently held a suicide prevention training for its members. Led by the University of Washington’s Forefront Suicide Prevention, the training included guidance on how to recognize and respond to clients […] See more...

Happy New Year! As 2019 begins, please join us in pausing to reflect on some milestones from the past year in suicide prevention, as well as how we can make the most of the year to come. In 2018, suicide prevention continued to gain momentum as a national priority, with increased public awareness and media […] See more...

CNN According to a new federal report, men who work in construction and extraction have the highest suicide rates of any occupational group. The report comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which examined suicide rates by occupational group using data from 17 states. Among women, suicide rates were highest in the […] See more...

Job strain and long work hours may be associated with suicidal ideation among middle-aged U.S. workers. Researchers used data on 578 workers ages 34 to 69 from the National Survey of Midlife Development in the United States. Workers reported on suicidal ideation at two different time points—baseline and a median interval of 26 months later. […] See more...

Construction industry workers are at higher risk for suicide than many other occupational groups. This can be partly explained by the prejudice associated with mental health conditions and a workplace culture that discourages help-seeking. A recent study found that gatekeeper training may help shift some beliefs about mental health and suicide in this population. Mates […] See more...

CNBC American companies are taking steps to address rising employee mental health costs. According to recent data, employers’ annual mental health spending has increased twice as fast as other medical expenses in the past five years. Behavioral health conditions, such as depression, bipolar disorder, and substance abuse, are particularly costly for employers because of the […] See more...

Amid all the news coverage about suicide in the past few weeks, you may have noticed a surprising new statistic from the CDC: more than half of people who died by suicide in 2015 did not have a known mental health condition. These new data reveal many shared characteristics between those who died by suicide without a mental health […] See more...

Negative work-related perceptions can increase depression and suicidal ideation among employees, indirectly contributing to their risk for suicide attempts. This finding underscores the importance of providing managers and employees with strategies for constructing a healthier organizational climate to promote greater work satisfaction. Researchers used data from a nationally representative U.S. sample of 2,855 participants to […] See more...

We’ve known for many years that substance use and suicide are connected. But in recent years, that connection has grown increasingly apparent in our country, with stories of overdoses and suicide deaths appearing in the news on an almost daily basis. These tragic losses make the link between substance abuse and suicide an area of […] See more...

Money-ish In a 2017 American Psychological Association (APA) survey, 18 percent of American workers reported that mental health issues made challenges at work more difficult and 15 percent said that these issues prevented them from attaining work goals. Some mental health experts suggest that workplace supervisors may be able to provide support and accommodations to […] See more...

Rural Health Information Hub A public health campaign in Michigan is using an online mental health intervention to help prevent suicide among working-age men. Launched in September 2016, the Healthy Men Michigan campaign was developed by the University of Maryland School of Social Work, Screening for Mental Health, and other organizations. With health messaging designed […] See more...

A recent study found that part-time college students, high school students, and young people ages 18 to 25 not enrolled in school were more likely to attempt suicide with a plan than full-time college students. The authors suggested that prevention efforts should target young people who do not attend college full-time, and should be carried […] See more...

We often describe suicide as a complex problem that requires complex solutions. But sometimes a simple gesture can make a world of difference. The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) and its partners are coming together September 11 to 16 to inform the public about simple actions that can help save a life […] See more...

The Guardian According to a new report from the suicide prevention organization Samaritans, there is a significant association between socioeconomic disadvantage and suicide. Based on a review of the research, the report argues that challenges brought about by economic recession, such as job insecurity, low wages, and unmanageable debt, place individuals at increased risk for […] See more...

Progressive Railroading The railroad industry has recently launched a number of initiatives to help prevent suicide within its systems, which target both employees and passengers. Such measures include workplace programs to support rail staff who have been affected by suicide, and marketing campaigns that promote suicide prevention awareness and offer crisis support services to the […] See more...

U.S. News & World Report According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), middle-aged men account for a disproportionate share of the suicide deaths in the U.S. CDC Division of Violence Prevention Surveillance Branch Chief Alex Crosby said that rates among males are “about four times higher” than among females, which may be explained […] See more...

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) is proud to announce the launch of its new website, which was designed to reflect the enormous progress made in the science and practice of suicide prevention since SPRC first went online in 2002. In the last 14 years, we have increased our understanding of why people die by […] See more...

Engineering News-Record The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, the Carson J. Spencer Foundation, and RK Mechanical have released A Construction Industry Blueprint: Suicide Prevention in the Workplace.  Sally Spencer-Thomas, CEO and co-founder of the Carson J. Spencer Foundation reports that “Demanding physical work, coupled with the stresses of seasonal employment and minimal access to […] See more...

The aim of this toolkit is to support employers who are seeking ways to improve the health and well-being of their employees. It is focused on policy approaches and provides useful tools and resources for employers to use in the planning and implementation of policies that support employee health. Model policies and resources are provided […] See more...

USA Today Louisville hopes to reduce suicides among its residents with a citywide strategy developed by its Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods department. The department convened a 25-member working group which recently released the One Love Louisville plan, calling for improvements to the region’s suicide hotline, training for school staff and religious leaders, and programs that […] See more...

ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) In some parts of Australia, miners are flown to remote locations to work, an arrangement leading to the term “Fly-In, Fly-Out” (FIFO) workers.” In the state of West Australia, a parliamentary committee commissioned to investigate whether such workers faced an elevated risk for suicide has issued a report that points to […] See more...

The Irish Times An in-depth study in Ireland’s Cork County showed recently that about half of the men who had died by suicide in that county had worked in the construction industry. Drawing on this finding, a national trade organization for construction workers has formed a partnership with Pieta House, a suicide prevention center, to […] See more...

A meta-analysis of 34 studies found that people in occupations requiring a lower level of skill are more at risk of suicide than people in jobs requiring a higher level of skill. People in the lowest occupational skill categories (such as hotel and office cleaners, sanitation workers, food preparation assistants, and unskilled laborers in mining, […] See more...

The Times Union Several community groups, guided by New York’s Rensselaer County Suicide Prevention Task Force, have come together to form a county-wide suicide postvention team. The team includes educators, first responders, mental health providers, clergy, and funeral directors, and will be on call to provide a coordinated response after a suicide. Rachel Handler, co-chair […] See more...

QPR is centered on the “question, persuade, refer” strategy of suicide prevention training for gatekeepers, including workplace managers. The Institute offers training and information materials tailored for a variety of organizations and workplace settings.  (Under “QPR for Organizations,” click on “Business.”) See more...