Importance of Suicide Prevention
As we continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic, studies are now showing the impact that physical and social isolation, job stress, and the uncertainty of the unknown are having on our mental health. This impact has led to an increase in suicidal ideation and suicide attempts among both healthcare professionals and the general population.
No matter your care setting, having up-to-date knowledge on identifying, assessing, and responding to suicide risk in persons served and staff should be an integral part of your practice. Below you will find resources, videos, free courses, and more to help you, your staff, and your organization navigate suicide during coronavirus and beyond.
The 2%: The Kevin Hines Story
Listen to Kevin Hines tell his story with mental illness and surviving a jump from the Golden Gate bridge.
“We’re never going to change a generation until the generations that are coming up know what to look for and how to get that person to safety before the suicide attempt occurs, before the mental breakdown happens. And when we get that training in place on a national basis, and its mandatory, you will see someone be able to represent for a loved one and know that they’ve done the right thing no matter the outcome.”
– Kevin Hines
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Darkness Under the Lights: The Joe Williams Story
Hear professional athlete Joe Williams share how he overcame his toughest opponents: depression and suicidal thoughts.
“A simple thing like mental health first aid training can stop so many people from going down those tough roads. If we can train up so many people to be equipped to be able to help people when they’re in their struggle, I believe we’ll see a reduction in suicides because we’ll see people getting help.”
– Joe Williams
From Experience to Advocacy: The Matt Runnall Story
Hear Matt Runnall share his experience with bipolar disorder and suicidality, and how he is now fighting the stigma through education and awareness.
“I now live with bipolar disorder. I live with chronic suicide ideations, but I understand it’s a big part of my journey and I’m very grateful for the journey that I am on. I’m out here now showing people that you can live a healthy, happy, fulfilling life even though I have that diagnosis and that diagnosis doesn’t have to become who I am.”
– Matt Runnall
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Relias Resources
For free courses on telehealth, self-care, and more, please visit our Coronavirus Toolkit. You can also check out these additional free resources below:
Substance Use Disorder Training
A key CCBHC requirement is the ability to provide substance use disorder services to anyone in your community. To help your staff treat SUDs, we’ve put together a resource page dedicated to training and resources on peer support, evidence-based treatment practices, and more.
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Telehealth
COVID-19 has forced organizations and people to shift to telehealth. Review these resources to learn the benefits of telehealth and receive unlimited access to telehealth courses for you and your staff.
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Trauma-Informed Care
The impact of trauma is far reaching and affects every aspect of health. By implementing a trauma-informed care approach, both staff and clients work together in a framework of wellness that produces improved outcomes. Review these resources to help transform your organizational culture and practice.
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Ensure Your Organization Is Prepared
Training plays a critical role in suicide prevention and treatment efforts. Relias can help organizations:
- Build a culture committed to reducing suicide and continuous quality improvement
- Train a staff capable of identifying risk factors, assessing suicide risk, and providing quality care
- Promote the delivery of evidence-based care
- Evaluate and monitor staff performance
Speak to a Relias representative to receive a personalized demonstration on how Relias tools and training can support your efforts to reduce suicide among the individuals you serve.