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| Introduction | ||
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As an
adult, finding the right resources for quality information
on suicide prevention can be difficult.
Suicide
impacts individuals worldwide and consequently is a big
concern for any person who comes in contact with people who
are at risk for suicide, engaging in suicide risk behaviors,
or displaying suicide risk behaviors.
The fear
and concern of suicide impacting your community directly or
indirectly requires the ability to find fast and targeted
information and resources. |
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Internal links can help you to easily locate information that applies to adult acquaintances and What education is available. You will find numerous educational resources, like courses and publications, as well as suicide prevention organizations that can be sources of additional educational tools and information.
If you are unable to find the information that you need, please contact the Online Guide. |
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| The following resources are examples of information available for adult acquaintances in the What education is available area of this Web site. | ||
| What education is available: Education resources | ||
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Publications Books Frances, A. & First, M. B. (1999). Your Mental Health: A Layman's Guide to the Psychiatrist's Bible. Scribner: Princeton, NJ. |
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Courses for Credit
National Center for Suicide Prevention Training (NCSPT)
The NCSPT is a U.S. not-for-profit organization providing educational resources to help public officials, service providers, and community-based coalitions develop effective suicide prevention programs and policies. The NCSPT was established in June 2001 and is funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Human Resources and Services Administration, and United States Department of Health and Human Services.
The NCSPT offers a series of regular workshops and courses on suicide and suicide prevention. Information on NCSPT training opportunities is available at the following Web address: |
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| What to look for | ||
| >Detection Resources | ||
| >>Associated Factors | ||
| >>Protective Factors | ||
| >>Facts | ||
| >>Myths | ||
| >>How to relate | ||
| >>Common concerns | ||
| >Professional resources | ||
| >>Professional screening tools | ||
| >>Suicide risk screening tools | ||
| What to do to help | ||
| >Treatment Resources | ||
| >>What to do in an emergency | ||
| >>Suicide hotlines | ||
| >>Facilities | ||
| >>Mental health providers | ||
| >>Legal considerations | ||
| >>Standard treatments for suicide ideation | ||
| >>What to do as a survivor of suicide | ||
| >Professional Resources | ||
| >>Clinical guidance | ||
| >>Ethical and Legal guidelines | ||
| >>Assessment information | ||
| >>Medication information | ||
| >>What to do as a professional survivor of suicide | ||
| What education is available | ||
| >Education Resources | ||
| >>Online educational tools | ||
| >>Organizations | ||
| >>Courses for credit | ||
| >>Publications | ||
| >Professional Resources | ||
| >>Higher education | ||
| >>Organizations | ||
| >>Courses for credit | ||
| >>Continuing education | ||
| >>Conferences | ||
| >>Publications | ||
| What researchers are doing | ||
| >Research Resources | ||
| >>Research news | ||
| >>Statistics | ||
| >>Clinical trials | ||
| >>Grants/RFP | ||
| >>Institutions | ||
| >Professional
Resources >>Research news |
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