A Strategic Planning Approach to SuicidePrevention
If you have been called on to develop or expand a suicideprevention program in a state or community, and you want it to have maximum impact, then this course may be for you. A Strategic Planning Approach to SuicidePrevention can help
you identify activities that will be effective in addressing the problem of suicide and help you prioritize your efforts. To bring the approach to life, this training presents a case study that illustrates how a community task force
applies the strategic planning process to their work.
This 2 hour course teaches you to:
Describe the suicide problem and its context.
Choose long-term goals for a suicideprevention program.
Identify key risk and protective factors to focus on.
Select or develop interventions to decrease or increase these risk and protective factors.
Plan an evaluation.
Implement the interventions and the evaluation.
Take further action based on the evaluation.
This course is open to anyone and can be completed in approximately two or three hours. You do not have to complete the course in one session. You can exit the course at any time and return later to the place where you left off.
SPRC is not a crisis center. If you are thinking of hurting yourself, or if you are concerned that someone you know may be suicidal, contact the National SuicidePrevention Lifeline by phone 1-800-273-TALKCall: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
The SuicidePrevention Resource Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), under Grant No. 1H79SM083028. The views, opinions, and content expressed in this product do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of CMHS, SAMHSA, or HHS.
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By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Recognize the Best Practices Registry's impact on suicideprevention efforts and the support it provides to professionals and communities working to implement evidence-based suicideprevention practices.
Use critical thinking to assess the strengths and weaknesses of Best Practices Registry applications. This includes applying cultural humility best practices and considering and valuing Indigenous ways of knowing (e.g., traditional Tribal values and methods, ceremonies, and ways of life that reflect the innate protective factors of a Tribe or group) to create an equitable review process.
Navigate the review of a Best Practices Registry application and apply this knowledge to a simulated application scenario.
The SuicidePrevention Resource Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), under Grant No. 1H79SM083028. The views, opinions, and content expressed in this product do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of CMHS, SAMHSA, or HHS.
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Note: This is a private course requiring and enrollment key provided by the hosting organization.
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Classroom WISE: Well-Being Information and Strategies for Maryland Educators
School educators and personnel participating in the School Technical Assistance Opportunity: Classroom WISE (Well-Being Information and Strategies for Educators) is a 5-hour, self-paced, educator mental health literacy course, developed by the MHTTC Network, in partnership with the National Center for School Mental Health. It presents concrete, universal approaches to promoting student mental health and creating safe and supportive classroom environments, describes student behaviors that may indicate a mental health concern, and provides specific skills and strategies to engage and support students with mental health concerns. Modules average about 50 minutes each (50x6= 300 min= 5 hours). This course includes a high-impact video series and resource collection also available on our website, www.classroomwise.org.
Welcome to the State of Maryland version of Classroom WISE (Well-Being Information and Strategies for Educators) self-paced online training, developed by the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) Network in partnership with the National Center for School Mental Health. If you are NOT from the state of Maryland, access the regular Classroom WISE online course here.
Classroom WISE presents concrete, universal approaches to promoting student mental health and creating safe and supportive classroom environments, describes student behaviors that may indicate a mental health concern, and provides specific skills and strategies to engage and support students with mental health concerns. This course includes a high-impact video series and resource collection also available on our website, www.classroomwise.org. Module 4 of this Classroom WISE online training satisfies the Behavioral Health component (one of two components) of the COMAR legislative mandate 13.A.07.11 Student SuicidePrevention and Safety Training in the state of Maryland. In order to satisfy the Behavioral Health component of COMAR 13A.07.11, you must complete the Introduction and Module 4 (including the Module 4 quiz with a passing score of 80%). You will then receive a Certificate of Completion for 1 contact hour. This is the only module required to meet the Behavioral Health training requirement of the COMAR regulation for certificated staff. However, if you are interested, you may complete the entire Classroom WISE course (6 modules, including Module 4) and the module quizzes with a passing score of 80% to receive a 5-contact hour Certificate of Completion.
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Locating and Understanding Data for SuicidePrevention
Effectively preventing suicide requires an understanding of who is attempting and dying by suicide, where the problem is most severe, and under what circumstances attempts and suicide deaths occur. But how do you find the data you need
to answer these questions and others? Locating and Understanding Data for SuicidePrevention presents a variety of data sources that are useful for finding information about suicide deaths, suicide attempts, and suicidal ideation.
This 2 hour course also explains key concepts that will help you better understand the data you find.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Define and understand the difference between suicide deaths, suicide attempts, suicide ideation, and risk and protective factors for suicide.
Explain key terms that are essential to accurately interpreting data and making meaningful comparisons; this includes counts, rates, and trends.
Identify some commonly used and readily accessible online national data sources, and the type of data that is available from each source.
Identify some alternative data sources that may be available in states and communities, the type of data available from these sources, and considerations when approaching organizations and agencies for these data.
Think critically about the strengths and limitations of a given data source.
This course is open to anyone and can be completed in approximately two hours. You do not have to complete the course in one session. You can exit the course at any time and return later to the place where you left off.
SPRC is not a crisis center. If you are thinking of hurting yourself, or if you are concerned that someone you know may be suicidal, contact the National SuicidePrevention Lifeline by phone 1-800-273-TALKCall: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
The SuicidePrevention Resource Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), under Grant No. 1H79SM083028. The views, opinions, and content expressed in this product do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of CMHS, SAMHSA, or HHS.
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Safety Planning for Youth SuicidePrevention is a one-hour, self- paced online course designed for licensed health and behavioral health professionals and students in clinical training programs. The course aims to develop participants’
knowledge and skills in using the Stanley-Brown Safety Planning Intervention, an evidence-based intervention developed by Dr. Barbara Stanley and Dr. Gregory Brown. Course participants will review the core elements of the Safety Planning
Intervention, explore strategies for effective collaboration with young people and their family members, and consider ways to overcome common challenges to delivering the intervention with fidelity.
This online course was sponsored by the SuicidePrevention Resource Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, which is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), under Grant No. 1H79SM083028. The views, opinions, and content expressed in this product do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of CMHS, SAMHSA, or HHS.
SuicidePrevention Resource Center has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7568. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. SuicidePrevention Resource Center is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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SuicidePrevention: Crisis Response Planning for Suicidal Patients: An introduction (Part 4 of 5)
Participants in this course will learn the youth suicide prevalence nationally and the implications to schools. They will also be able to familiarize themselves with multi-tiered systems of positive behavior and social emotional learning.
In addition, how the multi-tiered systems support the prevention of suicide. Finally, the course will discuss ways to build capacity and sustainability of these services in K-12 schools.
This SuicidePrevention Series is a collaboration between the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center. Both centers are funded by SAMHSA.
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SuicidePrevention: School-Based SuicidePrevention Interventions for K-12 Populations (Part 3 of 5)
Participants in this course will learn the youth suicide prevalence nationally and the implications to schools. They will also be able to familiarize themselves with multi-tiered systems of positive behavior and social emotional learning.
In addition, how the multi-tiered systems support the prevention of suicide. Finally, the course will discuss ways to build capacity and sustainability of these services in K-12 schools.
This SuicidePrevention Series is a collaboration between the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center. Both centers are funded by SAMHSA.
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SuicidePrevention: Suicide Assessment and Response for K12 Populations (Part 1 of 5)
This course focuses on the ways in which responding to mental health crisis and risk of suicide in a school setting presents unique challenges and considerations for mental health practitioners, educators, and parents. Participants will
learn recommended best practices for assessing children and adolescents for suicide and initiating appropriate responses to youth experiencing thoughts of suicide in a K-12 school setting. Special attention is given to common screening
and assessment tools used in school settings, best practices for utilizing an interdisciplinary team approach to respond to youth experiencing thoughts of suicide in a school setting, and ways to identify risk and protective factors
for youth and adolescents at risk of suicide.
This SuicidePrevention Series is a collaboration between the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center. Both centers are funded by SAMHSA.
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SuicidePrevention: SuicidePrevention and Intervention for Transition Age Youth on College Campuses (Part 5 of 5)
Higher education settings are increasingly tasked with responding to the mental health needs of students and transition age youth on campuses. This course will focus on increasing faculty and staff understanding of suicidality and best
practices for supporting students and transition age youth experiencing thoughts of suicide. Particular attention will be given to identifying warning signs for suicidality, best practices for screening and referring individuals to
campus based care and best practices for suicide interventions for college and transition age youth.
This SuicidePrevention Series is a collaboration between the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center. Both centers are funded by SAMHSA.
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SuicidePrevention: World Class Resources to Discover Genetic Risks for Suicide Death (Part 2 of 5)
Suicide leads to over 47,000 preventable deaths annually in the U.S. alone. In addition, suicide has increased by 33% in the U.S. in the last two decades. While environment plays a critical role, suicide has a strong genetic component.
With the unique resources available to the Utah Suicide Research Program, we have the opportunity to make significant contributions to the understanding of this genetic aspect of suicide risk, with the ultimate goal of development
of personalized interventions. This course will give an update on research progress and how results may impact the future of prevention and treatment.
This SuicidePrevention Series is a collaboration between the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center. Both centers are funded by SAMHSA.
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Talking About Lethal Means: A Course for Crisis Counselors
What is lethal means safety? Can limiting access to lethal means impact a suicidal crisis? How can lethal means be effectively addressed by crisis line workers during a crisis conversation? The SuicidePrevention Resource Center's online
course Talking About Lethal Means: A Course for Crisis Counselors answers these questions and more. This two-hour, self-paced online course is designed specifically for crisis line workers.
The course includes four chapters that incorporate
videos, interactive scenarios, and knowledge checks to allow learners to practice skills and reflect on their crisis work experiences. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the importance of reducing access to lethal means during a suicidal
crisis. Chapter 2 explores practical aspects of talking about lethal means during crisis conversations and guides the learner through techniques for approaching the topic of lethal means and methods for reducing access to means such
as firearms and medication. Chapter 3 reviews how building a strong connection with an individual in crisis can impact lethal means conversations. It also provides considerations for working with adolescents. Finally, Chapter 4 focuses
on emergency interventions and explores ways to ensure involuntary emergency interventions are used only when absolutely necessary. It also addresses the ways lethal means conversations can impact decisions about emergency interventions.
The SuicidePrevention Resource Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), under Grant No. 1H79SM083028.
The views, opinions, and content expressed in this product do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of CMHS, SAMHSA, or HHS.
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Warning Signs of Suicide When Discontinuing Opioids
This 30-minute course is intended to help community providers identify their role in helping patients transition away from a dependence on opioids and to encourage them to study more about pain management and suicideprevention.
The objectives of the course are to teach the community providers how to:
Define the meaning of the SAVE acronym
Identify the warning signs of suicide
Explain how to conduct a suicide assessment
Describe how to discuss lethal means
Refer patients at imminent risk of suicide, or in need of further assessment, to live crisis resources.
Funding for this course was made possible by grant no. 1H79TI080816-01 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
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