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Welcome
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“I
noticed that Jim started coming in late for work and looked
like he hadn't slept well. Jim started to go to happy
hour everyday after work and would consistently buy rounds
of drinks for everyone. I knew that I couldn't afford
to spend like that on my salary. I didn't know Jim
very well, but after my sister's diagnosis of depression,
I knew that Jim could be clinically depressed and could
be at risk for suicide. I spoke to my boss about my
concern.”
Gerald,
age 36 |
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Suicide
is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States.
Adults need to have adequate knowledge of suicide in order
to help young people in need, older adults in need, and their
peers.
Suicide affects
us all and in order to enhance prevention efforts we need to
increase our knowledge of suicide and encourage advocacy and
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your awareness about what to look for to determine suicide risk
and behaviors as well as the importance of knowing what suicide
prevention and treatment resources are currently available in
your community. |
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What
to do to help as an Adult
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| Suicidal
thoughts and actions require appropriate and responsible reactions
by adults. Find information and resources on what to
do when confronted with suicide or suicide risk as well as reasons
to advocate for increased knowledge and programming about suicide
and suicide prevention. |
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What
education is available for an Adult
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resources exist to increase your awareness of suicide as well
as your ability to prevent suicide. Find training opportunities,
books, and other educational resources to broaden your knowledge
and skills.
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What
researchers are doing of interest to Adults
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| Research
is consistently produced to broaden our understanding of suicide
and suicide prevention. Find information about current
research efforts as well as resources that provide access to
up-to-date projects on and findings about suicide. |
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What
other resources are available for Adults
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are countless resources that do not “fit” into any one category,
but that do apply to adults, suicide, and suicide prevention.
Find diverse resources specific to your interest as an
adult acquaintance. |
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| Adult intermediary
pages were last updated March 14, 2004 |
