Working Minds: Suicide Prevention in the Workplace

About the Program

Objectives

1. Participants will acquire knowledge about the current trends in suicidal behavior among working aged adults
2. Participants will understand a model of suicide risk
3. Participants will be able to articulate a compelling case of why suicide prevention in the workplace makes sense
4. Participants will learn about a model of a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention

Outline

1. Introduction
• Overview of Suicidal Behavior
• Theoretical underpinnings and public health approach
2. Why Suicide Prevention in the Workplace?
3. A Comprehensive Approach to Suicide Prevention
4. Introduction to the Working Minds Program

About the Presenter

SALLY SPENCER-THOMAS.  As a clinical psychologist, mental health advocate, faculty member, and survivor of her brother’s suicide, Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas sees the issues of suicide prevention from many perspectives. Currently, she is the CEO of the Carson J Spencer Foundation and the Survivor Division Chair for American Association for Suicidology. Dr. Spencer-Thomas is a professional speaker and trainer, presenting nationally and internationally on the topic of suicide prevention and has published four books on mental health. She lives in Conifer, Colorado with her partner and three sons.

Training Materials

Achieve Solutions Resources *Note: To find these resources an a client Achieve Solutions site replace the "xyzeap" with the company handle.

Suicide Danger Signs
https://www.achievesolutions.net/achievesolutions/en/xyzeap/Content.do?contentId=9012

Recognizing Suicidal Behavior
https://www.achievesolutions.net/achievesolutions/en/xyzeap/Content.do?contentId=24138

An Important Message Regarding Suicide
https://www.achievesolutions.net/achievesolutions/en/xyzeap/Content.do?contentId=18399

Treatment Options for Depression
https://www.achievesolutions.net/achievesolutions/en/xyzeap/Content.do?contentId=18846

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