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  • How a Customized Approach Can Cut Suicide Risk

    July 16, 2019 |

    Aktualne.cz |

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    Response Location: Czech Republic, Prague

    Individuals at a high risk of suicide can benefit from targeted, accessible, and client-centered care. As part of a new mental health initiative, the Czech government is funding mental health centers for patients at high risk of suicide. The target prevention includes care teams consisting of psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers, all involved in different aspects of the client’s care.

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  • Každý nepatří do léčebny. Jak péče na míru pomáhá snižovat počet sebevražd

    July 16, 2019 |

    Aktualne.cz |

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    Response Location: Czech Republic, Prague

    Lidem, u kterých je vysoké riziko sebevraždy, může pomoct cílená péče na míru. V rámci reformy psychiatrie v Česku vznikají státem financovaná Centra duševního zdraví, která se zaměřují na cílenou, přístupnou a na klienta zaměřenou psychiatrickou a psychologickou péči. Centra zaměstnávají nejen psychiatry a zdravotní sestry, ale též sociální pracovníky, kteří jsou zapojeni do různých aspektů léčby člověka s duševním onemocněním. Klíčový je vztah s klientem, který s lékařem spolupracuje a spolurozhoduje o typu léčby. Služba zatím není v Česku moc známá a pomoc se tak nedostane ke všem, kteří ji potřebují.

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  • Social Media for...Good?

    July 08, 2019 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    After providing emotional support to peers who were struggling with suicidal thoughts, a college student in Philadelphia created a Twitter group "to prevent suicide and raise awareness for mental health." Although not a replacement for professional help, the Buddy Project has provided support for 230,000 people worldwide and raised $36,000 for mental health and recovery centers.

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  • Finally, an Intervention That Might Have Helped Keep High-Risk Teens Alive

    June 16, 2019 |

    The Atlantic |

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    Response Location: United States, Ann Arbor, Michigan

    To prevent suicide amongst youth, research has shown that there's a simple strategy to get people the supports they need: training the adults in their lives on how to recognize warning signs and provide help. While the research is still preliminary, it highlights one more intervention technique to prevent teen suicide by helping youth in recovery stick to their treatment plans.

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  • 'A tidal wave of problems': texting on the mental health frontline

    June 10, 2019 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: United Kingdom, London, England

    Communicating with volunteers via text message can be less intimating for young people than dialing a hotline. Mental Health Innovations, a UK-based charity, operates the Shout text hotline. The service is part of an initiative supported by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge mental health campaign. Those suffering from depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts can simply text the resource to connect with a volunteer.

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  • Nurse Suicides: Talk To A Colleague

    May 29, 2019 |

    MedPage Today |

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    Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

    Creating a more compassionate working environment helps lead clinicians suffering from depression, trauma, or burnout, to seek care. The University of California San Diego’s medical system has piloted several approaches. Code Lavender encourages small acts of intentional kindness toward co-workers. Caregiver Support Teams identify peer mentors that can provide emotional support and help struggling colleagues.

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  • Washington State Debuts Unique Tool to Reduce Gun Suicides

    May 28, 2019 |

    The Trace |

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    Response Location: United States, Olympia, Washington

    In Washington, state legislators have passed an innovative measure that would allow individuals to suspend their own gun rights. The bill was started as a proactive measure for those experience mental health issues to be able to prevent themselves from harming themselves in the future. While they’re still working on publicizing the new measure, those that do know about it simply have to fill out a short form at any count clerk’s office – the rest is taken care of within 24 hours.

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  • In Utah, veterans are more vulnerable to suicide. One program hopes connecting veterans with each other will help save lives.

    May 27, 2019 |

    The Salt Lake Tribune |

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    Response Location: United States, Utah

    Across the United States, veterans are at a greater risk for suicide than the average civilian, but in Utah, this problem is elevated even further. Although researchers are unsure of the reasons for this, programs in the state aim to combat the issue by bringing veterans together.

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  • Nurse Suicides: Getting Help Before It's Too Late

    May 16, 2019 |

    MedPage Today |

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    Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

    Linking health care workers to mental health counselors helps reduce the risk of suicide. In response to a high rate of suicides among clinicians and students at the University of California San Diego, the school implemented a proactive suicide prevention program. The Healer Education Assessment and Referral (HEAR) program focuses on providing resources and on helping healthcare workers debrief from traumatic experiences at work.

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  • In A Culture That Loves Guns, How Do You Talk About Suicide?

    May 01, 2019 |

    KUER Radio |

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    Response Location: United States, Vernal, Utah

    In Utah, the Northeastern Counseling Center had a booth at a local gun show to give away gun safety devices and provide information on suicide prevention. The booth, which has made a few stops at public events, is just one response to the alarmingly high suicide rates in northeastern Utah. It’s part of a larger, statewide shift that includes legislation to create programs that respond to mental health concerns and bolsters firearm safety.

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