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What is an intermediary and would I qualify?

An intermediary is anyone who is concerned about someone who may be suicidal. Because of the relationship associated with the person who is at risk for suicide, the intermediary is described by the role within that relationship, such as a parent or mental health professional. Another way to think about an intermediary is someone who may be in a position to advocate for or help a person who may be suicidal.

Any individual, who is not in crisis themselves, qualifies as an intermediary. The PSN has listed 19 types of intermediaries that are most frequently impacted by suicide and suicidal people, but the resources on the PSN are not limited to individuals within these roles.

Question #4

I can’t seem to find the information that I need, what are my options?

There are 5 ways to find information through the Preventing Suicide Network.

1. Navigating the PSN Web site through the topic areas of:

• “What to look for”
• “What to do to help”
• “What education is available”
• “What researchers are doing”
• This menu of topic areas is available on every Web page within the PSN Web site.

2. Accessing information based on your intermediary role

• Information is grouped and organized according to the needs that you have within your professional or personal helping role.
• This option is available on every Web page within the PSN Web site.

3. Tailored Searching

• A tailored search is a way to find information from the National Library of Medicine using words and/or phrases that are based on research for their association with suicide and suicide prevention as well as based on trials that will guarantee information for every term listed.
• This option is available on every Web page within the PSN Web site.

4. Keyword Searching

• The keyword search is a way to find information within the Preventing Suicide Network by inserting one of the words suggested in the glossary or one of your own words.
• This option is available through the search menu item, “How to Search Further”, which is available on every Web page within the PSN Web site.

5. Online Guide

• The Online Guide is a “real person” especially trained to locate authoritative suicide prevention resources.
• This option is available on every Web page within the PSN Web site.

Question #5

I am not getting any resources for the selections that I make on the Tailored Search, what do I need to do?

You may get a return of ” 0” if you select too many items on the Tailored Search Page. Try selecting one or two items and searching again.

Another problem may be that the specific database that you are searching does not have information on the area(s) in which you are interested. Try choosing another database from the provided list.

If you continue to have problems, please contact the Online Guide.

Question #6

How often is the PSN updated or reviewed?

The staff of the Preventing Suicide Network updates the Web site weekly. The staff reviews, updates, and corrects content regularly.

An advisory committee composed of health care and technology professionals bi-annually reviews the PSN Web site. Suggestions and revisions are implemented following these reviews.

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Last Updated: July 2004