Talk Saves Lives: An Intro To Suicide Prevention By The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

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Special Guest: Deanna Brugger
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Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention is a community-based presentation that covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, and how to keep themselves and others safe. Topics covered include:
Scope of the Problem: The latest data on suicide in the U.S. and worldwide
Research: Information from research on what causes people to consider suicide, as well as health, historical, and environmental factors that put individuals at risk
Prevention: An understanding of the protective factors that lower suicide risk, and strategies for managing mental health and being proactive about self-care
What You Can Do: Guidance on warning signs and behaviors to look for, and how to get help for someone in a suicidal crisis

Deanna Brugger
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Programs Manager, New Jersey
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
P.O. Box 3188, Wayne, NJ 07474
T (862) 395-0252
[email protected]


https://afsp.org/talk-saves-lives


Additional Resources:
988 Suicide Prevention Hotline
Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
Call or text 988
Chat at 988lifeline.org
Connect with a trained crisis counselor. 988 is confidential, free, and available 24/7/365.
Visit the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for more information at 988lifeline.org.

Zero Suicide:
https://zerosuicide.edc.org/
The foundational belief of Zero Suicide is that suicide deaths for individuals under the care of health and behavioral health systems are preventable. For systems dedicated to improving patient safety, Zero Suicide presents an aspirational challenge and practical framework for system-wide transformation toward safer suicide care.