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What to look for

Information and resources are complied, reviewed, and available on the detection of suicidal behavior and suicidal thoughts.

 

In “What to look for”, there is information and resources on topics like facts, myths, associated factors, and screening tools that will help you better detect the signs of suicidal thoughts and actions in order to be proactive and help prevent suicide.

Below you will find links to suicide prevention information on what to look for.   Click on either of the headings to begin navigating through detection information and resources.

Definition

The term “What to look for” is a general definition for the detection of suicidal behavior and suicidal thoughts.   Information is available that will help you to detect, observe, or look for risk behaviors, stressors, mental health disorders, or life experiences that may impact a person's thoughts and/or actions of taking his or her life by suicide.


Detection Resources


Professional Detection Resources

 

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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