The document discusses guidelines for providing support after a suicide and outlines three levels of care: immediate response, support services, and treatment services. It describes the goals and principles of each level. The immediate response involves crisis response, triage to identify high-risk individuals, and follow-up. Support services help people cope with grief and loss through information, guidance, and education. Treatment services are for those with mental health diagnoses and are provided by licensed professionals. The levels of care often overlap and distinguish support from treatment based on whether clinical interventions are being provided for a formal diagnosis.
Impact of Suicide on People Exposed to a FatalityFranklin Cook
"Impact of Suicide on People Exposed to a Fatality" is excerpted and adapted from Responding to Grief, Trauma, and Distress After a Suicide: U.S. National Guidelines (2015), by the Survivors of Suicide Loss Task Force (bit.ly/sosl-taskforce) of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. The original document is available free for download at bit.ly/respondingsuicide.
This summary report concludes that:
The research delineated above represents the solid and growing body of evidence that, for a significant number of people exposed to the suicide fatality or attempt of another person, there are long-term, harmful mental health consequences. Shneidman’s declaration (1972) that postvention is prevention for the next generation is unquestionably supported by clear and overwhelming evidence that exposure to the suicide of another person, particularly of a close intimate, elevates the risk of suicidal behavior and of death by suicide in the population of people exposed.
The Grief After Suicide blog post related to this essay is http://bit.ly/impactessay.
Self destructive behaviors and survivors of suicidesbuffo
This document discusses self-destructive behavior and suicide. It defines self-destructive behavior and explains that it is often a form of self-punishment or learned behavior. It then lists common types of self-destructive behaviors like self-harm, substance abuse, and risky behaviors. The document discusses myths and facts related to suicide and explains the common elements, emotions, and cognitive states involved in suicidal thoughts and acts. It also discusses the impact of suicide on survivors and how to help survivors cope and heal from the suicide of a loved one.
"The Nature of Suicide Bereavement" is excerpted and adapted from "Responding to Grief, Trauma, and Distress After a Suicide: U.S. National Guidelines" (2015), by the Survivors of Suicide Loss Task Force (http://bit.ly/sosl-taskforce) of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. The original document is available free for download at http://bit.ly/respondingsuicide.
The Grief After Suicide blog post related to this essay is at http://bit.ly/griefunique.
This document discusses suicide risk assessment in primary care. It provides national statistics on suicide such as rates, methods, and costs. It then examines suicide rates and methods among different demographic groups like youth, the elderly, males vs females, and worldwide trends. The document introduces a biopsychosocial model of suicide risk and discusses genetic, biological, psychological, and environmental risk factors. It also outlines specific risk factors for psychiatric illnesses and suicide among different diagnoses. The presentation concludes with a discussion of risk assessment tools and differentiating levels of suicide risk.
Best Practice in Suicide Prevention, Assessment,Dr Pete Marcelo
This document discusses best practices for suicide prevention, assessment, and intervention. It provides statistics on suicide in the United States, noting that in 2002 there were 31,655 suicides, making it the 11th leading cause of death. It also discusses youth suicide, noting that suicide is the third leading cause of death for those aged 15-19. The document includes a fact sheet on youth suicide and a "Test Your Adolescent Suicide IQ" quiz.
Self-Destructive Behavior and Suicide Prevention in AdolescenceTimo Purjo
This document discusses self-destructive behavior and suicide prevention from an existential and meaning-centered perspective. It summarizes research showing that suicidal thoughts are common among adolescents, with up to 30% considering suicide and 10% attempting. It critiques the current model that views suicide as a symptom of mental illness, arguing treatments targeting suicidal behavior directly have been more effective. The document emphasizes identifying reasons for living and positive factors that promote resilience to help prevent suicide.
The document discusses suicidal patients and suicide risk assessment. It outlines several factors that contribute to the development of suicidal crises, including perceiving problems as unsolvable and believing death will bring relief. Suicidal individuals often feel hopeless about enduring or solving their difficulties. Those at higher risk include those with psychiatric disorders, life stressors, physical illness, personality disorders or social problems. A comprehensive assessment evaluates demographics, life stressors, diagnoses, and family history of suicide. Feelings of hopelessness and helplessness are also assessed. Treatment includes crisis intervention, focusing on preventing suicide through assessment and identifying high-risk individuals, as well as continuing therapy viewing suicidality as a problem behavior to address.
Impact of Suicide on People Exposed to a FatalityFranklin Cook
"Impact of Suicide on People Exposed to a Fatality" is excerpted and adapted from Responding to Grief, Trauma, and Distress After a Suicide: U.S. National Guidelines (2015), by the Survivors of Suicide Loss Task Force (bit.ly/sosl-taskforce) of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. The original document is available free for download at bit.ly/respondingsuicide.
This summary report concludes that:
The research delineated above represents the solid and growing body of evidence that, for a significant number of people exposed to the suicide fatality or attempt of another person, there are long-term, harmful mental health consequences. Shneidman’s declaration (1972) that postvention is prevention for the next generation is unquestionably supported by clear and overwhelming evidence that exposure to the suicide of another person, particularly of a close intimate, elevates the risk of suicidal behavior and of death by suicide in the population of people exposed.
The Grief After Suicide blog post related to this essay is http://bit.ly/impactessay.
Self destructive behaviors and survivors of suicidesbuffo
This document discusses self-destructive behavior and suicide. It defines self-destructive behavior and explains that it is often a form of self-punishment or learned behavior. It then lists common types of self-destructive behaviors like self-harm, substance abuse, and risky behaviors. The document discusses myths and facts related to suicide and explains the common elements, emotions, and cognitive states involved in suicidal thoughts and acts. It also discusses the impact of suicide on survivors and how to help survivors cope and heal from the suicide of a loved one.
"The Nature of Suicide Bereavement" is excerpted and adapted from "Responding to Grief, Trauma, and Distress After a Suicide: U.S. National Guidelines" (2015), by the Survivors of Suicide Loss Task Force (http://bit.ly/sosl-taskforce) of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. The original document is available free for download at http://bit.ly/respondingsuicide.
The Grief After Suicide blog post related to this essay is at http://bit.ly/griefunique.
This document discusses suicide risk assessment in primary care. It provides national statistics on suicide such as rates, methods, and costs. It then examines suicide rates and methods among different demographic groups like youth, the elderly, males vs females, and worldwide trends. The document introduces a biopsychosocial model of suicide risk and discusses genetic, biological, psychological, and environmental risk factors. It also outlines specific risk factors for psychiatric illnesses and suicide among different diagnoses. The presentation concludes with a discussion of risk assessment tools and differentiating levels of suicide risk.
Best Practice in Suicide Prevention, Assessment,Dr Pete Marcelo
This document discusses best practices for suicide prevention, assessment, and intervention. It provides statistics on suicide in the United States, noting that in 2002 there were 31,655 suicides, making it the 11th leading cause of death. It also discusses youth suicide, noting that suicide is the third leading cause of death for those aged 15-19. The document includes a fact sheet on youth suicide and a "Test Your Adolescent Suicide IQ" quiz.
Self-Destructive Behavior and Suicide Prevention in AdolescenceTimo Purjo
This document discusses self-destructive behavior and suicide prevention from an existential and meaning-centered perspective. It summarizes research showing that suicidal thoughts are common among adolescents, with up to 30% considering suicide and 10% attempting. It critiques the current model that views suicide as a symptom of mental illness, arguing treatments targeting suicidal behavior directly have been more effective. The document emphasizes identifying reasons for living and positive factors that promote resilience to help prevent suicide.
The document discusses suicidal patients and suicide risk assessment. It outlines several factors that contribute to the development of suicidal crises, including perceiving problems as unsolvable and believing death will bring relief. Suicidal individuals often feel hopeless about enduring or solving their difficulties. Those at higher risk include those with psychiatric disorders, life stressors, physical illness, personality disorders or social problems. A comprehensive assessment evaluates demographics, life stressors, diagnoses, and family history of suicide. Feelings of hopelessness and helplessness are also assessed. Treatment includes crisis intervention, focusing on preventing suicide through assessment and identifying high-risk individuals, as well as continuing therapy viewing suicidality as a problem behavior to address.
This document discusses shame and its relationship to various psychological conditions. It begins by defining shame and differentiating it from guilt. It describes how shame is associated with secondary emotions and involves self-evaluation. The document then examines how shame relates to specific conditions like schizophrenia, psychosis, dissociative identity disorder, and interpersonal relationships. Key findings include that shame is elevated in individuals with DID compared to other groups, and that shame in family members can increase criticism towards a loved one with schizophrenia. Shame is also linked to social anxiety and perceptions of stigmatization in psychosis.
This document discusses suicide, including its definition, statistics, risk factors, and causes. It notes that suicide is among the top 10 causes of death in many Western countries. Risk factors include depression, substance abuse, impulsivity, and experiencing negative life events or trauma. Biological factors like low serotonin levels and genetic factors may also play a role. Sociocultural influences on suicide rates include religious and cultural views of suicide, and rates vary significantly between countries and demographic groups.
Assessment of suicide risk dr essam hassanEssamHassan32
This document provides an overview of suicide risk assessment. It begins with definitions of suicide and epidemiological data showing suicide is a leading cause of death. It then discusses risk factors like psychiatric disorders, previous attempts, and life stressors. Methods of suicide and self-harm are outlined. The assessment process involves understanding current suicidal thoughts, intent, plans and stressors, as well as protective factors. Tools like the TASR can aid evaluation. Management depends on the individual's risk level, mental state, and social support. Ongoing monitoring is important given risk can change over time.
1. The diagnosis and understanding of PTSD has evolved over the past century from its early conceptualization as hysteria, to recognition as a disorder following wartime trauma and later civilian trauma.
2. Lifetime exposure to traumatic events is common, with over 60% of men and over 50% of women experiencing a traumatic event, and lifetime prevalence of PTSD at around 7.8%.
3. Understanding of PTSD has expanded from a focus on male veterans to incorporate women's experiences of domestic and sexual violence and their effects.
4. Rates of mental health diagnoses including PTSD are high in recent veterans, but perceived barriers prevent many from seeking help, with efforts underway to reduce stigma and improve care.
Suicide, risk factors, assessment and methodological problemsDr. Amit Chougule
The document discusses suicide risk factors and methodological issues in assessing suicide risk. It defines suicide and differentiates it from self-harm without suicidal intent. It describes global and Indian epidemiology of suicide and lists various socio-demographic, clinical, and diagnostic risk factors. It also discusses tools for assessing suicide risk and intent. However, the document notes that there is no standardized or widely accepted method for predicting suicide as risk levels can fluctuate.
This document discusses the complex relationship between compassion, safety, and rights in the context of mental health. It touches on issues like involuntary treatment, dangerousness, and the perspectives of those with lived experience of mental illness. The author has experience working in mental health advocacy and has dealt with these issues from many sides. They aim to examine these issues using multiple perspectives and the most current research and law.
Overview of Suicide Risk Assessment & Preventionmilfamln
Managing suicide risk can often be a challenging experience for patients and providers alike. This 60 minute webinar will highlight various techniques that will help better prepare providers on how to manage these challenging situations. The presenter will provide you with a step-by-step approach for assessing, mitigating, and documenting suicide risk when working with military service members and their families.
1) Suicide risk is highest among older white males, Native Americans, and those with a history of mental illness or substance abuse.
2) Suicidal ideation and behavior exist on a continuum and are often due to an acute crisis that is temporary in nature or treatable psychiatric conditions.
3) A thorough evaluation including risk assessment tools is needed to determine appropriate treatment and precautions, such as hospitalization or outpatient follow up, for suicidal patients.
The document discusses social pathology and suicide. It defines social pathology as unhealthy conditions in society and discusses factors like poverty, crime, and old age that can increase social problems. It then discusses suicide in depth, defining it, looking at global and Indian statistics on suicide, risk factors like psychiatric illnesses and life stressors, methods of assessment, theories of suicide, and prevention strategies.
This document discusses complex post-traumatic stress disorder (complex PTSD) which results from prolonged or repeated trauma over weeks, months or years. It describes the social conditions that can lead to prolonged trauma such as child abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, slavery, torture and concentration camps. It outlines the typical symptom profile of complex PTSD including somatization, dissociation, affect dysregulation, re-enactments and revictimization. It also discusses how prolonged trauma can distort personality, relationships and perception of the perpetrator.
Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention Tacticsamberella
The document discusses suicide risk assessment and intervention tactics, including identifying warning signs and risk factors, methods for talking to individuals at risk, and procedures for volunteers and first responders. It provides an overview of common mental illnesses associated with suicide risk, examples of identifying direct and indirect verbal clues as well as behavioral clues of risk, and a framework for assessing immediate threat and developing an appropriate response plan.
Suicide Risk Assessment and Interventions - no videosKevin J. Drab
An in depth presentation of the current information known about suicide and the most effective interventions we currently have. If you are unclear about how to handle suicidal behavior or what are the more research-based approaches this PPT will be an excellent review for you. I have been training clinicians in Suicidology for over 20 years and have always stayed on top of the latest research and literature.
Suicide: Risk Assessment and PreventionImran Waheed
1. The document discusses suicide risk assessment and prevention. It provides an overview of statistical data on suicide rates in the UK, outlines high risk groups, and reviews the Department of Health's suicide prevention strategy.
2. Risk factors for suicide include mood disorders, substance abuse, previous suicide attempts, and easy access to lethal means. A thorough risk assessment involves exploring suicidal thoughts and plans through open and closed questioning.
3. Ongoing support and follow-up are important for managing risk, as risk is dynamic and requires regular reassessment. Early identification and treatment of depression can help prevent suicide.
Suicide, it’s importance, global burden, burden of suicide in India, theories of suicide, it’s prevention, psychiatric co-morbidities associated with suicide, its treatment
Day 2 | CME- Trauma Symposium | Beh health issues to self inflicted injuriesNorton Healthcare
Nearly 20% of students at two Ivy League universities reported engaging in self-injury according to an anonymous survey, and more than a third had never told anyone about it. Self-harm behaviors affect 15-20% of youth and 81% of school counselors report being impacted by it. Risk factors for suicide attempts include a history of self-harm, mental illness like depression, physical illness, abuse history, and social isolation. Motivations for self-injury include reducing intense emotions, feeling real physical pain to counter emotional pain, and communicating internal distress that cannot be verbally expressed. Screening and treatment programs focused on underlying mental health issues can help, but most youth who self-injure are discharged from
The document discusses conceptualizing stigma using a 5-component model of stigma proposed by Link and Phelan (2001). The components are discrimination, status loss, separation, stereotyping, and labeling. It is noted that the components do not need to occur in a specific sequence for stigma to be present. Examples are provided to illustrate how stigma can occur through social processes even without direct discrimination of individuals. The psychology of both the stigmatized and stigmatizing individuals is examined. Various research on stigma related to HIV/AIDS is summarized. Educational approaches and strategies for addressing stigma using the model are explored.
Non Suicidal Self-Injury Webinar Slidessagedayschool
This document provides an overview and introduction to a webinar presentation on non-suicidal self-injury. It welcomes participants and encourages them to submit questions in the comment box to be addressed during the question and answer portion. It then outlines the agenda which will include definitions, history, reasons for self-injury, risk factors, levels of severity, demographics, trends, intervention strategies, case studies and resources. Brief biographies are given for the presenters, who are clinical directors at Sage Day therapeutic schools.
Shame in Dissociative Disorders and Schizophreniateachtrauma
This document summarizes research on shame and its relationship to various mental health conditions. It begins by defining shame and differentiating it from guilt. It describes shame as a secondary, self-conscious emotion that is related to failures in social connection and conformity. The document then discusses research showing that shame is elevated in conditions like schizophrenia, dissociative identity disorder, and following traumatic experiences. Shame is also linked to increased criticism from family members of people with schizophrenia and greater relationship problems for those with dissociative experiences or higher levels of shame. Overall, the summary highlights how shame is an important emotion to consider in understanding and treating various mental health problems.
Child Maltreatment in Abnormal Psychology Textbooksteachtrauma
The present study analyzed how 10 abnormal psychology textbooks addressed child maltreatment (CM). It was found that information about CM varied significantly between textbooks in terms of quantity, quality, and accuracy. While all textbooks linked CM to some psychological disorders, coverage was inconsistent and often lacked definitions and emphasis. Some textbooks also presented controversial or misleading claims about CM without addressing counter evidence. The study concludes that textbooks could provide students with a more comprehensive and balanced understanding of CM and its psychological impacts by adhering to certain quality standards.
Suicide Care in Systems Framework (National Action Alliance for Suicide Preve...David Covington
Co-led with Dr. Mike Hogan, the Clinical Care & Intervention Task Force published this National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention road map for the Zero Suicide in Healthcare initiative.
Read and respond to each peer initial post with 3-4 sentence long re.docxniraj57
Read and respond to each peer initial post with 3-4 sentence long response
Peer #1
For the Research Assignment, I have chosen to focus on an area of Healthcare that rarely gets the
attention it deserves.
Mental health.
I
chose this topic because I am personally effected by it and so are many millions of Americans. Mental illness is also one of the leading causes of
death in our nation and one life is lost as a result of suicide, abuse or incarceration every 17mins in the United States. Mental illness has been my
area of focus throughout this program and the advocacy and participatory philosophy will be useful for the final project because it suggests that
“
that research inquiry needs to be intertwined with politics and a political agenda” (Creswell, p.9). I do believe that mental health has a specific
agenda for a study and that there has been constant aim for reform in healthcare and mental health. This social issue is definitely pertinent right
now and topics that address it such as “empowerment, inequality, oppression, domination, suppression, and alienation” (Creswell, p.9), and are
really the focus of the study. The goal of this project for me, is to provide a voice to participants and give them the ability address the concerns that
will lead to reform.
According to Kemmis and Wilkinson (1998) this philosophy offers four key features of the advocacy/participatory framework of inquiry:
1. Participatory actions are focused on bringing about change, and at the end of this type of study, researchers create an action agenda for change.
2. It is focused on freeing individuals from societal constraints, which is why the study begins with an important issue currently in society.
3. It aims to create a political debate so that change will occur.
4. Since advocacy/participatory researchers engage participants as active contributors to the research, it is a collaborative experience.
Research Problem Statement
My Vision is to Provide members of the community with the opportunities and education needed to prevent death due to suicide, acts of self-harm
and the traumatic impact of mental illness. By promoting resilience, the enhancement of community resources, conflict resolution and support for
individuals, families and the communities of those who suffer with mental disorders, illness or have a sudden mental health crisis. The target
population includes all individuals within Chatham County, with unmet mental health needs.
These individuals are currently not being served by
traditional methods due to financial, structural, and personal barriers including access and stigma. Untreated mental health
issues of these
individuals put them at risk for exacerbation of physical health problems, suicide attempts, premature moves to long-term care settings, and
psychiatric hospitalization, incarceration, residential alcohol/drug treatment or homelessness. The target population is all individuals within
Chatham County, ...
This document discusses shame and its relationship to various psychological conditions. It begins by defining shame and differentiating it from guilt. It describes how shame is associated with secondary emotions and involves self-evaluation. The document then examines how shame relates to specific conditions like schizophrenia, psychosis, dissociative identity disorder, and interpersonal relationships. Key findings include that shame is elevated in individuals with DID compared to other groups, and that shame in family members can increase criticism towards a loved one with schizophrenia. Shame is also linked to social anxiety and perceptions of stigmatization in psychosis.
This document discusses suicide, including its definition, statistics, risk factors, and causes. It notes that suicide is among the top 10 causes of death in many Western countries. Risk factors include depression, substance abuse, impulsivity, and experiencing negative life events or trauma. Biological factors like low serotonin levels and genetic factors may also play a role. Sociocultural influences on suicide rates include religious and cultural views of suicide, and rates vary significantly between countries and demographic groups.
Assessment of suicide risk dr essam hassanEssamHassan32
This document provides an overview of suicide risk assessment. It begins with definitions of suicide and epidemiological data showing suicide is a leading cause of death. It then discusses risk factors like psychiatric disorders, previous attempts, and life stressors. Methods of suicide and self-harm are outlined. The assessment process involves understanding current suicidal thoughts, intent, plans and stressors, as well as protective factors. Tools like the TASR can aid evaluation. Management depends on the individual's risk level, mental state, and social support. Ongoing monitoring is important given risk can change over time.
1. The diagnosis and understanding of PTSD has evolved over the past century from its early conceptualization as hysteria, to recognition as a disorder following wartime trauma and later civilian trauma.
2. Lifetime exposure to traumatic events is common, with over 60% of men and over 50% of women experiencing a traumatic event, and lifetime prevalence of PTSD at around 7.8%.
3. Understanding of PTSD has expanded from a focus on male veterans to incorporate women's experiences of domestic and sexual violence and their effects.
4. Rates of mental health diagnoses including PTSD are high in recent veterans, but perceived barriers prevent many from seeking help, with efforts underway to reduce stigma and improve care.
Suicide, risk factors, assessment and methodological problemsDr. Amit Chougule
The document discusses suicide risk factors and methodological issues in assessing suicide risk. It defines suicide and differentiates it from self-harm without suicidal intent. It describes global and Indian epidemiology of suicide and lists various socio-demographic, clinical, and diagnostic risk factors. It also discusses tools for assessing suicide risk and intent. However, the document notes that there is no standardized or widely accepted method for predicting suicide as risk levels can fluctuate.
This document discusses the complex relationship between compassion, safety, and rights in the context of mental health. It touches on issues like involuntary treatment, dangerousness, and the perspectives of those with lived experience of mental illness. The author has experience working in mental health advocacy and has dealt with these issues from many sides. They aim to examine these issues using multiple perspectives and the most current research and law.
Overview of Suicide Risk Assessment & Preventionmilfamln
Managing suicide risk can often be a challenging experience for patients and providers alike. This 60 minute webinar will highlight various techniques that will help better prepare providers on how to manage these challenging situations. The presenter will provide you with a step-by-step approach for assessing, mitigating, and documenting suicide risk when working with military service members and their families.
1) Suicide risk is highest among older white males, Native Americans, and those with a history of mental illness or substance abuse.
2) Suicidal ideation and behavior exist on a continuum and are often due to an acute crisis that is temporary in nature or treatable psychiatric conditions.
3) A thorough evaluation including risk assessment tools is needed to determine appropriate treatment and precautions, such as hospitalization or outpatient follow up, for suicidal patients.
The document discusses social pathology and suicide. It defines social pathology as unhealthy conditions in society and discusses factors like poverty, crime, and old age that can increase social problems. It then discusses suicide in depth, defining it, looking at global and Indian statistics on suicide, risk factors like psychiatric illnesses and life stressors, methods of assessment, theories of suicide, and prevention strategies.
This document discusses complex post-traumatic stress disorder (complex PTSD) which results from prolonged or repeated trauma over weeks, months or years. It describes the social conditions that can lead to prolonged trauma such as child abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, slavery, torture and concentration camps. It outlines the typical symptom profile of complex PTSD including somatization, dissociation, affect dysregulation, re-enactments and revictimization. It also discusses how prolonged trauma can distort personality, relationships and perception of the perpetrator.
Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention Tacticsamberella
The document discusses suicide risk assessment and intervention tactics, including identifying warning signs and risk factors, methods for talking to individuals at risk, and procedures for volunteers and first responders. It provides an overview of common mental illnesses associated with suicide risk, examples of identifying direct and indirect verbal clues as well as behavioral clues of risk, and a framework for assessing immediate threat and developing an appropriate response plan.
Suicide Risk Assessment and Interventions - no videosKevin J. Drab
An in depth presentation of the current information known about suicide and the most effective interventions we currently have. If you are unclear about how to handle suicidal behavior or what are the more research-based approaches this PPT will be an excellent review for you. I have been training clinicians in Suicidology for over 20 years and have always stayed on top of the latest research and literature.
Suicide: Risk Assessment and PreventionImran Waheed
1. The document discusses suicide risk assessment and prevention. It provides an overview of statistical data on suicide rates in the UK, outlines high risk groups, and reviews the Department of Health's suicide prevention strategy.
2. Risk factors for suicide include mood disorders, substance abuse, previous suicide attempts, and easy access to lethal means. A thorough risk assessment involves exploring suicidal thoughts and plans through open and closed questioning.
3. Ongoing support and follow-up are important for managing risk, as risk is dynamic and requires regular reassessment. Early identification and treatment of depression can help prevent suicide.
Suicide, it’s importance, global burden, burden of suicide in India, theories of suicide, it’s prevention, psychiatric co-morbidities associated with suicide, its treatment
Day 2 | CME- Trauma Symposium | Beh health issues to self inflicted injuriesNorton Healthcare
Nearly 20% of students at two Ivy League universities reported engaging in self-injury according to an anonymous survey, and more than a third had never told anyone about it. Self-harm behaviors affect 15-20% of youth and 81% of school counselors report being impacted by it. Risk factors for suicide attempts include a history of self-harm, mental illness like depression, physical illness, abuse history, and social isolation. Motivations for self-injury include reducing intense emotions, feeling real physical pain to counter emotional pain, and communicating internal distress that cannot be verbally expressed. Screening and treatment programs focused on underlying mental health issues can help, but most youth who self-injure are discharged from
The document discusses conceptualizing stigma using a 5-component model of stigma proposed by Link and Phelan (2001). The components are discrimination, status loss, separation, stereotyping, and labeling. It is noted that the components do not need to occur in a specific sequence for stigma to be present. Examples are provided to illustrate how stigma can occur through social processes even without direct discrimination of individuals. The psychology of both the stigmatized and stigmatizing individuals is examined. Various research on stigma related to HIV/AIDS is summarized. Educational approaches and strategies for addressing stigma using the model are explored.
Non Suicidal Self-Injury Webinar Slidessagedayschool
This document provides an overview and introduction to a webinar presentation on non-suicidal self-injury. It welcomes participants and encourages them to submit questions in the comment box to be addressed during the question and answer portion. It then outlines the agenda which will include definitions, history, reasons for self-injury, risk factors, levels of severity, demographics, trends, intervention strategies, case studies and resources. Brief biographies are given for the presenters, who are clinical directors at Sage Day therapeutic schools.
Shame in Dissociative Disorders and Schizophreniateachtrauma
This document summarizes research on shame and its relationship to various mental health conditions. It begins by defining shame and differentiating it from guilt. It describes shame as a secondary, self-conscious emotion that is related to failures in social connection and conformity. The document then discusses research showing that shame is elevated in conditions like schizophrenia, dissociative identity disorder, and following traumatic experiences. Shame is also linked to increased criticism from family members of people with schizophrenia and greater relationship problems for those with dissociative experiences or higher levels of shame. Overall, the summary highlights how shame is an important emotion to consider in understanding and treating various mental health problems.
Child Maltreatment in Abnormal Psychology Textbooksteachtrauma
The present study analyzed how 10 abnormal psychology textbooks addressed child maltreatment (CM). It was found that information about CM varied significantly between textbooks in terms of quantity, quality, and accuracy. While all textbooks linked CM to some psychological disorders, coverage was inconsistent and often lacked definitions and emphasis. Some textbooks also presented controversial or misleading claims about CM without addressing counter evidence. The study concludes that textbooks could provide students with a more comprehensive and balanced understanding of CM and its psychological impacts by adhering to certain quality standards.
Suicide Care in Systems Framework (National Action Alliance for Suicide Preve...David Covington
Co-led with Dr. Mike Hogan, the Clinical Care & Intervention Task Force published this National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention road map for the Zero Suicide in Healthcare initiative.
Read and respond to each peer initial post with 3-4 sentence long re.docxniraj57
Read and respond to each peer initial post with 3-4 sentence long response
Peer #1
For the Research Assignment, I have chosen to focus on an area of Healthcare that rarely gets the
attention it deserves.
Mental health.
I
chose this topic because I am personally effected by it and so are many millions of Americans. Mental illness is also one of the leading causes of
death in our nation and one life is lost as a result of suicide, abuse or incarceration every 17mins in the United States. Mental illness has been my
area of focus throughout this program and the advocacy and participatory philosophy will be useful for the final project because it suggests that
“
that research inquiry needs to be intertwined with politics and a political agenda” (Creswell, p.9). I do believe that mental health has a specific
agenda for a study and that there has been constant aim for reform in healthcare and mental health. This social issue is definitely pertinent right
now and topics that address it such as “empowerment, inequality, oppression, domination, suppression, and alienation” (Creswell, p.9), and are
really the focus of the study. The goal of this project for me, is to provide a voice to participants and give them the ability address the concerns that
will lead to reform.
According to Kemmis and Wilkinson (1998) this philosophy offers four key features of the advocacy/participatory framework of inquiry:
1. Participatory actions are focused on bringing about change, and at the end of this type of study, researchers create an action agenda for change.
2. It is focused on freeing individuals from societal constraints, which is why the study begins with an important issue currently in society.
3. It aims to create a political debate so that change will occur.
4. Since advocacy/participatory researchers engage participants as active contributors to the research, it is a collaborative experience.
Research Problem Statement
My Vision is to Provide members of the community with the opportunities and education needed to prevent death due to suicide, acts of self-harm
and the traumatic impact of mental illness. By promoting resilience, the enhancement of community resources, conflict resolution and support for
individuals, families and the communities of those who suffer with mental disorders, illness or have a sudden mental health crisis. The target
population includes all individuals within Chatham County, with unmet mental health needs.
These individuals are currently not being served by
traditional methods due to financial, structural, and personal barriers including access and stigma. Untreated mental health
issues of these
individuals put them at risk for exacerbation of physical health problems, suicide attempts, premature moves to long-term care settings, and
psychiatric hospitalization, incarceration, residential alcohol/drug treatment or homelessness. The target population is all individuals within
Chatham County, ...
The job is just to read each individual peer post that I put there.docxarmitageclaire49
The job is just to read each individual peer post that I put there and respond to them with a response of 3-4 sentences long
Peer #1
For the Research Assignment, I have chosen to focus on an area of Healthcare that rarely gets the
attention it deserves Mental health. I
chose this topic because I am personally effected by it and so are many millions of Americans. Mental illness is also one of the leading causes of
death in our nation and one life is lost as a result of suicide, abuse or incarceration every 17mins in the United States. Mental illness has been my
area of focus throughout this program and the advocacy and participatory philosophy will be useful for the final project because it suggests that “
that research inquiry needs to be intertwined with politics and a political agenda” (Creswell, p.9). I do believe that mental health has a specific
agenda for a study and that there has been constant aim for reform in healthcare and mental health. This social issue is definitely pertinent right
now and topics that address it such as “empowerment, inequality, oppression, domination, suppression, and alienation” (Creswell, p.9), and are
really the focus of the study. The goal of this project for me, is to provide a voice to participants and give them the ability address the concerns that
will lead to reform.
According to Kemmis and Wilkinson (1998) this philosophy offers four key features of the advocacy/participatory framework of inquiry:
1. Participatory actions are focused on bringing about change, and at the end of this type of study, researchers create an action agenda for change.
2. It is focused on freeing individuals from societal constraints, which is why the study begins with an important issue currently in society.
3. It aims to create a political debate so that change will occur.
4. Since advocacy/participatory researchers engage participants as active contributors to the research, it is a collaborative experience.
Research Problem Statement
My Vision is to Provide members of the community with the opportunities and education needed to prevent death due to suicide, acts of self-harm
and the traumatic impact of mental illness. By promoting resilience, the enhancement of community resources, conflict resolution and support for
individuals, families and the communities of those who suffer with mental disorders, illness or have a sudden mental health crisis. The target
population includes all individuals within Chatham County, with unmet mental health needs. These individuals are currently not being served by
traditional methods due to financial, structural, and personal barriers including access and stigma. Untreated mental health issues of these
individuals put them at risk for exacerbation of physical health problems, suicide attempts, premature moves to long-term care se.
Aftermath of Suicide: Research Principles & PrioritiesFranklin Cook
Strategic Direction 4, Surveillance, Research, and Evaluation, excerpted from Responding to Grief, Trauma, and Distress After a Suicide: U.S. National Guidelines. See http://bit.ly/principlescan for a blog post on the document.
1) Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) is a psychological condition that can develop after a traumatic event and involves anxiety, distress, fear and avoidance behaviors. It occurs within 1 month of the trauma and lasts at least 2 days.
2) Early rehabilitation interventions for ASD, such as self-care strategies, thought control strategies, and cognitive behavioral therapy, can speed recovery and prevent chronic problems from developing. Family, social support networks, and clinicians also play important roles in supporting recovery.
3) Barriers to recovery include wrong diagnoses, being overwhelmed by treatments, and comorbid psychiatric disorders. Early and accurate diagnosis allows for earlier intervention and compensation claims to aid recovery.
MODULE 5 WORK FOR SOCIAL WORK AND COMMUNITY DEVlinetnafuna
This document provides an overview of Module Five on Psychosocial Support. It discusses key topics including:
1. The definition of psychosocial support and psychosocial well-being, which refers to the close relationship between individual and collective aspects of social entities.
2. Why psychosocial services are needed after emergencies, as crises can disrupt lives and lead to psychological wounds. Early support helps people cope and recover.
3. Identifying populations in need of psychosocial support through assessments. Needs vary and include bereavement support, addressing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Coordinating with other organizations is important.
The module aims to build volunteer capacity to understand psychosocial impacts, identify those
This document outlines the agenda for a workshop on trauma intervention for people with disabilities. It discusses intermediate and long-term issues following abuse discovery, including trauma assessment, therapeutic treatment, and prosecution efforts. It then covers therapeutic intervention principles and strategies like education, social support, and clinical techniques. Specific challenges are described, such as disastrous responses to past abuse reports, coping mechanisms, and how abuse impacts development. The document provides guidance on functional versus dysfunctional family approaches to treatment.
Chapter 8: Mental health in the aftermath of a complex emergency: the case of Afghanistan. In: advances in disaster mental health and psychological support, 2006. By Peter Ventevogel, Martine van Huuksloot, Frank Kortmann
This document provides an overview and goals of a training on trauma-informed care (TIC). It discusses recognizing the impact of adverse childhood experiences and how unresolved trauma relates to long-term health outcomes. It emphasizes the importance of identifying and addressing trauma, reducing re-traumatization in services, and understanding secondary trauma for workers. The training aims to provide resources for staff to learn about working in a TIC system.
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The document discusses making organizations more trauma-informed by recognizing how trauma impacts employees, avoiding re-traumatization, and fully integrating knowledge about trauma. It proposes training mental health first aiders, appointing wellbeing champions, gathering feedback, and collaborating with clinical psychologists to provide interventions and support for staff. Taking these steps could help organizations better understand and meet employee needs, with the goal of becoming a psychologically safe and healthy place to work.
Conceptualization for tablet application for aged population, to help improve and maintain a healthy morale and mental state.
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We will need about 530 words a piece. Issue 56 on the JC Website titled Evaluating and Responding to Suicide Risk - Tools and Practices for Consideration
Sharing the rulemaking information with the other leaders is very collaborative and respectful leadership as a CEO this is what will make your goals, missions, and objectives work together seamlessly. We would like to thank-you for your request on needing some information regarding rulemaking and as a team we have decided to discuss with you about the JC Website, “Evaluating and Responding to Suicide Risk.” In this report we will begin to discuss how the rulemaking process relates to the health care organizations, how this rule was implemented, which agencies or regulatory bodies will be responsible for overseeing it, and how the healthcare organizations or healthcare industries are impacted by the rules. We as a team think this JC Website has many tools and practices for consideration about the rulemaking information and will definitely be very helpful within your request on rulemaking within your healthcare organization.
Explain how the rule making process relates to health care organizations (
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Relating Rule-Making Processes to Health Care Organizations
Inpatient suicides in health care organizations although rare are a traumatic sentinel events. Health care facilities are required to operate under transparently disclosing all events to the public. Hospitals in the United States report sentinel events to
The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
(JCAHO). JCAHO complied this information and prepared a root cause analysis to determine if the current procedure that the organization has in place could have prevented the incident. A 1998 JCAHO sentinel event alert report stated that inpatient suicide most frequently occurred in psychiatric hospitals followed by general hospitals and residential care facilities (
Tishler & Staatas, 2008).
Health care organizations are responsible for decreasing the likelihood of sentinel events, which includes a suicide crisis. Factors such as patient care, staff training, organizational policies, and the hospital environment all relate to the suicide rule-making process. Suicides are difficult to predict and prevent therefore organizations must create rules and form policies to prevent the risk of suicide.
The impetus for this transparent movement was sparked largely in the 1990s when two prominent reports summarizing the number and type of errors committed by hospitals were published (
Tishler & Staatas, 2008). The reports summarized suicide events that required immediate investigation. A rulemaking process and protocol was established to assess for risk and safety of patients. The protocol for suicide risk assessment relates to health care organizations as a safety precaution to decrease the number of inpatient suicides. Therefore the Joint Commission established Issue 56, Evaluating and Responding to S.
Self-maintenance therapy in Alzheimer’s disease Barbara Romero1,.docxtcarolyn
Self-maintenance therapy in Alzheimer’s disease
Barbara Romero1,2 and Michael Wenz1
1Alzheimer Therapiezentrum der Neurologischen Klinik Bad Aibling, Germany
2Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie der Technischen Universität München, Germany
A short-term residential treatment programme designed to prepare patients with dementia and caregivers for life with a progressive disease was evaluated in a one group pretest–posttest design. The multicomponent programme included: (1) intensive rehabilitation for patients, based on the concept of Self-Maintenance Therapy, and (2) an intervention programme for caregivers. The results showed a consistent improvement in patients’ depression and in other psychopathologica l symptoms, which can be seen as directly beneficial for patients. Following treat- ment, caregivers also felt less depressed, less mentally fatigued and restless, and more relaxed. Controlled studies are needed to support the preliminary results presented and to address hypotheses about factors responsible for benefits as well as for treatment resistance. The concept of Self-Maintenance Therapy allowed the prediction that experiences that are in accordance with patients’ self-struc- tures and processes support patients’ well-being, reduce psychopathological symptoms, and facilitate social participation.
INTRODUCTION
Patients with dementia of Alzheimer type (AD) gradually lose their cognitive competence in the course of the disease. The lost and preserved competencies of patients are traditionally described in terms of neuropsychologica l functions and daily activities, such as “spatial orientation” or “naming” abilities. Rehabilitation programmes grounded on this traditional approach aim at facilitation of basic functions, for example, facilitation of memory perfor- mance or attention. However, interventions designed to improve basic
Correspondence should be sent to Barbara Romero, Alzheimer Therapiezentrum der Neurologischen Klinik Bad Aibling, Kolbermoorerstr. 72, D-83043 Bad Aibling, Germany. Email: [email protected] .
The authors would like to thank L. Clare and R.T. Woods for providing helpful comments on a previous draft of this paper.
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neuropsychological functions have not really proved beneficial for patients with AD. Neuropsychological research has revealed that the relevance of func- tional training for dementia patients has been limited (Bäckman, 1992; Heiss, Kessler, & Mielke, 1994; McKittrick, Camp, & Black, 1992).
We proposed a systemic approach for evaluating patients’ psychosocial resources and for developing rehabilitation programmes (Romero, 1997; Romero & Eder, 1992; Romero & Wenz, 2000). There are two systems that should be stabilised and preserved in a rehabilitation programme for patients with dementia—the self as an intra-individual system, and the social networ.
IAPT services play a role in preventing suicide by treating depression, which is a major risk factor for suicide. IAPT services provide talking therapies for depression and anxiety using a stepped care approach. They screen for suicide risk using standardized measures and directly ask clients about suicidal thoughts and plans. For those at risk, IAPT therapists develop safety plans that provide coping strategies and identify sources of support to help prevent suicide crises. They document risk assessments, management plans, and follow up arrangements to coordinate care.
Session 17 Concepts of Community Mental Health Care.pptxJuma675663
Community mental health involves shifting care from hospitals to the community through services like community psychiatry, rehabilitation, and domiciliary care. It aims to provide rapid treatment and prevent hospital admissions. Nurses in community mental health work to eliminate factors contributing to illness, encourage independent living, and link clients to support. Family members play crucial roles like monitoring medication adherence, supporting recovery lifestyle, and detecting vulnerability to future episodes to support early management. The document defines key terms and explains concepts of community mental health including primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
Coping with Overdose Fatalities: Tools for Public Health WorkersFranklin Cook
Created by Franklin Cook of Unified Community Solutions for the Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, "Coping with Overdose Fatalities: Tools for Public Health Workers" covers basic practices that are likely to be helpful to frontline service providers in the immediate aftermath of a death from substance-use-related causes. It includes principles for agencies to consider and practical information about acknowledging death in the moment, coping with strong emotions, building a support system, getting extra support, and understanding this kind of grief.
Primer on Grief After a Substance-Use DeathFranklin Cook
This two-page handout lists a number of resources related to grief after a death caused by substance use -- and outlines basic information about the experience of bereavement for people who survivor a substance-use death.
Jerry elsie-weyrauch national-strategy-article-2002Franklin Cook
The National Strategy for Suicide Prevention was launched in 2001 as a collaborative effort between multiple government agencies and non-profit organizations to reduce suicide rates. It established 11 goals focused on improving awareness, reducing stigma, increasing access to treatment, and supporting those affected by suicide. SAMHSA plays a key role in connecting this strategy to states and communities through grants, resources, and programs supporting goals like a national suicide prevention technical center and a national crisis hotline network. The long-term effort aims to create lasting change through improved surveillance, guidelines, and evaluation of strategies to prevent suicide.
Enigmatic Nature of Suicide May Answer the Question "Why?"Franklin Cook
1) Survivors of suicide often struggle to understand why their loved one died by suicide and search for answers to explain the tragedy. However, every suicide involves some element of mystery as suicidal thoughts and behaviors can be complex and contradictory.
2) While factors like depression, addiction, and other mental illnesses may have contributed and provide some understanding, suicide ultimately stems from unbearable inner pain that the deceased believed could only be relieved by death.
3) Accepting some aspects of the suicide as unknowable and focusing on the relationship with the deceased rather than searching endlessly for causes may provide survivors with greater peace of mind and understanding.
The document summarizes Edwin Shneidman's "10 psychological commonalities of suicide" which are:
1) The common purpose is to seek a solution to intense suffering.
2) The common goal is cessation of consciousness to end the suffering.
3) The common stimulus is psychological pain or "intolerable emotion."
4) The common stressor is frustrated psychological needs like belonging, success, security or love.
Postvention Guidelines for Professionals: Suicide of a ClientFranklin Cook
1. The document provides guidelines for professionals on how to respond after a patient dies by suicide. It addresses supporting the deceased's family, other patients who knew them, and office staff.
2. For the family, the guidelines recommend expressing condolences, offering referrals for grief support, and checking in after 2-4 weeks to evaluate their coping and risk of suicidal ideation.
3. For other patients, the guidelines suggest containing information to avoid rumors, debriefing staff, increasing support and monitoring for those at high risk of being affected.
4. For staff, the guidelines recommend discussing feelings with colleagues, referring anyone personally affected, and seeking outside consultation if experiencing ongoing distress.
This document provides a planning form for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts. The form guides the individual to consider triggers for suicidal thoughts, coping strategies, and sources of help. It prompts listing family, friends, professionals and agencies for crisis support. Safe places to go in an emergency are identified, as well as commitments to safety plans. Reflections on reasons for living, close relationships and hopes are also suggested to complete on the form.
Suicide Prevention Resources in MassachusettsFranklin Cook
This document provides a summary of additional suicide prevention resources available in Massachusetts. It lists websites, training programs, resources for veterans, safety planning tools, screening tools, and information on grief after suicide or postvention support. Contact information and web links are provided for organizations like the American Association of Suicidology, Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention, and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. It also summarizes suicide prevention programs and manuals available like Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk, and the CAMS approach to assessing suicidality.
This document provides a list of over 50 references related to substance abuse, suicide prevention, and counseling. The references include journal articles, reports, books, training materials, and websites that cover topics such as integrating motivational interviewing with cognitive behavioral therapy to prevent suicide, alcohol use and suicidal behaviors, suicide risk assessment standards, warning signs for suicide, and addressing suicidal thoughts in substance abuse treatment.
This document provides information about resources for support and safety, including a wallet card from SAMHSA and a mobile app called my3. It was created by Unified Community Solutions and last updated in June 2015, and allows for non-commercial reprinting with attribution to the original creator.
This document provides resources for reducing suicide risk including links to websites on counseling access to lethal means, safety plans to reduce suicide risk, and a training film on addressing suicidal thoughts in substance abuse treatment. It also lists organizations such as the Harvard School of Public Health and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that have information on lethal means safety.
Facts: Substance Abuse and Suicide (MA version)Franklin Cook
Substance abuse is strongly associated with increased risk of suicide in several ways:
1) Individuals with substance use disorders have a much higher lifetime risk of suicide attempts and deaths by suicide.
2) The presence of acute intoxication increases risk of suicide by exacerbating feelings of depression and hopelessness while impairing judgment.
3) Risk is particularly high following discharge from substance abuse treatment or psychiatric facilities. Substance use disorders commonly co-occur with mood disorders to form a "vicious circle" increasing suicide risk.
Counseling clients and their families on reducing access to lethal means can help prevent suicide. For many suicide attempts, only a short time elapses between the decision to attempt suicide and the actual attempt. Removing access to firearms, medications, and other lethal items gives at-risk individuals options to reconsider and allows others to intervene during a crisis. Counselors should discuss removing lethal means, provide storage options, and check on ongoing compliance as part of suicide prevention efforts.
This document provides a framework for assessing suicide risk by asking about suicidal desire, intent, plans, and capability. It includes example questions to ask about suicidal thoughts, plans, prior attempts, and details on thoughts, preparations, and past attempts. It concludes with summary questions about exposure to suicide, familiarity with danger, level of psychological pain, and likelihood of suicidal action. The document is adapted from several scholarly sources and provides guidance on evaluating suicide risk through open and direct questioning.
Resources: Coping with Grief, Trauma, & Distress After a SuicideFranklin Cook
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This directory briefly describes 100 resources to help people affected by a suicide fatality -- and provides a link to each of the resources. It includes a great deal of information specifically for caregivers and others interested in helping the suicide bereaved. The directory also lists 36 recommended books about the aftermath of suicide. An online version of the directory is available at http://bit.ly/afterasuicide.
This document provides information and resources for supporting those who have lost someone to suicide ("survivors"). It discusses common survivor experiences like shock, intense emotions, questioning why it happened, and feelings of guilt. It also outlines reactions to traumatic experiences like distressing thoughts/images, avoidance, and hypervigilance. The document notes signs that warrant professional referral such as loss of emotional control, depression/trauma lasting weeks, and inability to function. Finally, it discusses survivors' needs like help validating their loss, managing triggers, retelling the story, and adjusting to changes, as well as the risk of suicidal thoughts among survivors.
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Rasamanikya is a excellent preparation in the field of Rasashastra, it is used in various Kushtha Roga, Shwasa, Vicharchika, Bhagandara, Vatarakta, and Phiranga Roga. In this article Preparation& Comparative analytical profile for both Formulationon i.e Rasamanikya prepared by Kushmanda swarasa & Churnodhaka Shodita Haratala. The study aims to provide insights into the comparative efficacy and analytical aspects of these formulations for enhanced therapeutic outcomes.
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Systems Must Include Three Levels of Care for Aftermath of Suicide
1.
"Systems Must Include Three Levels of Care for Aftermath of
Suicide" is based on Responding to Grief, Trauma, and Distress
After a Suicide: U.S. National Guidelines (2015), by the National
Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention’s Survivors of Suicide
Loss Task Force (bit.ly/sosl-taskforce). Download the original
document at bit.ly/respondingsuicide.
2. 1
Providing Information After a Suicide
Goal 6 of the guidelines is to “ensure that people exposed to a suicide
receive essential and appropriate information”—which is a goal that applies
across all three of the levels of care, above. The Addendum to this document,
“Information for People Exposed to a Suicide” (pp. 5-6), enumerates Goal 6
and its objectives and outlines in general the kinds of information that is
valuable to people exposed to a suicide. An online directory, After a Suicide:
Coping with Grief, Trauma, and Distress, is available at bit.ly/afterasuicide.
"Systems Must Include Three Levels of Care for Aftermath of
Suicide" is based on Responding to Grief, Trauma, and Distress
After a Suicide: U.S. National Guidelines (2015), by the National
Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention’s Survivors of Suicide
Loss Task Force (bit.ly/sosl-taskforce). Download the original
document at bit.ly/respondingsuicide.
Systems Must Include Three Levels of Care for Aftermath of Suicide
Special report❋
Responding to Grief, Trauma, and Distress After a Suicide: U.S. National
Guidelines views the aftermath of suicide from a long-term, systems
perspective and outlines three levels of care to address the needs of
everyone who is exposed to a fatality:
1. An immediate response, which has three essential components:
crisis
response, triage (primarily, identification of high-risk individuals),
and follow-up across systems
2. Support focused on helping people cope with grief and heal from loss,
including delivering emotional assistance and personal guidance as
well as psychoeducation about suicide, grief, trauma, and self-care
3. Treatment provided by licensed mental health or medical providers
and focused on acute or chronic mental health issues, trauma, and
other debilitating conditions related to exposure to suicide
Immediate Response After a Suicide
Developing and maintaining programs, services, resources, and systems for
responding immediately after a suicide could be informed, according to the
guidelines, by principles from fields such as disaster response and mental
health crisis response that are based on best practices, research evidence,
and/or consensus among practitioners and experts.
❋
The source document for this report is Responding to Grief, Trauma, and Distress
After a Suicide: U.S. National Guidelines, by the Survivors of Suicide Loss Task Force
of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. The use of the Action Alliance
logo is intended to credit the SOSL TF as the author of the source document.
May 28, 2015
3. 2
Here are two examples of principles from the fields of disaster and crisis
response that broadly apply to suicide postvention, which might provide a
starting place for strategic planning related to responding to suicide:
• Hobfoll and colleagues (2007) assembled a worldwide panel of experts
to consider what is known about responding to disasters and mass
violence and “identified five empirically supported intervention
principles that should be used to guide and inform intervention and
prevention efforts at the early to mid-term stages.” As is noted in the
guidelines, these include promoting safety, calm, hope,
connectedness, and self-efficacy (as well as community-efficacy).
• The Center for Mental Health Services has put forward its own practice
guidelines, based on expert consensus, for responding to mental
health crises, (see the blog post “Mental Health Crisis Response
Principles Apply to Aftermath of Suicide” at bit.ly/mhcrisisresponse).
Principles such as these have influenced the implementation of a number of
response models—including, for example, Psychological First Aid (Brymer et
al., 2006) and Skills for Psychological Recovery (Berkowitz et al., 2010).
Approaches such as these likely merit consideration as sources for guiding
suicide postvention program development. Here, for instance, are the "Core
Actions" of PFA, along with their respective goals (Brymer et al., 2006, p.19):✜
1. Contact and Engagement ... To respond to contacts initiated by
survivors, or to initiate contacts in a non-intrusive, compassionate,
and helpful manner.
2. Safety and Comfort ... To enhance immediate and ongoing safety, and
provide physical and emotional comfort.
3. Stabilization (if needed) ... To calm and orient emotionally
overwhelmed or disoriented survivors.
4. Information Gathering: Current Needs and Concerns ... To identify
immediate needs and concerns, gather additional information, and
tailor Psychological First Aid interventions.
5. Practical Assistance ... To offer practical help to survivors in
addressing immediate needs and concerns.
6. Connection with Social Supports ... To help establish brief or ongoing
contacts with primary support persons and other sources of support,
including family members, friends, and community helping resources.
7. Information on Coping ... To provide information about stress
reactions and coping to reduce distress and promote adaptive
functioning.
8. Linkage with Collaborative Services ... To link survivors with available
services needed at the time or in the future.
Overlapping Levels of Care
All three levels of care include, to some extent, overlapping approaches to
caring for people who have experienced a negative impact from being
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It should be noted that PFA is widely implemented and is supported with technical
assistance and training by its developers, National Child Traumatic Stress Network
(bit.ly/pfaonline) and the National Center for PTSD (bit.ly/psych1staid).
4. 3
exposed to a suicide, and it is especially important to distinguish the next
two levels—support and treatment—from one another. They are
distinguished primarily by whether there are clearly circumscribed clinical
interventions being applied to deal with a diagnosed mental health condition.
Generally, if the intervention is not being applied in response to a formal
diagnoses, then it constitutes support; and if the response is related to a
diagnosis, then it is treatment). On one hand, support can be delivered either
by almost any kind of grief support practitioner or by a practitioner who is
licensed as a mental health (or medical) clinician while, on the other hand,
treatment can be delivered only by a clinician licensed to treat a diagnosis.
As the guidelines state in the introduction to Strategic Direction 3 state:
Most people who experience the death of someone close to them, includ-
ing people bereaved by suicide, more or less successfully navigate the
course of their grief without specialized or professional assistance. But
suicide loss commonly affects people in especially deleterious or long-
lasting ways. The goals and objectives in this strategic direction address
the roles of all kinds of service providers in assisting the bereaved, taking
into account the impact of suicide and loss survivors’ need for compas-
sionate understanding and support from all quarters—as well as the
possibility that they may require professional assistance [i.e., treatment]
in their healing. (Emphasis added.)
The first set of objectives in Strategic Direction 3 (Treatment and Support
Services) identify characteristics that approaches to treatment and support
share in common, namely, that they are “accessible, adequate, consistent,
and coordinated across systems of care." This also includes that they:
• Are based on evidence of effectiveness and/or are congruent with
widely accepted principles being applied in practice in the field
• Take into account the diverse needs and socio-cultural perspectives of
various individuals, families, and communities
• Include provisions for identifying acute or debilitating conditions that
might require additional resources and/or a higher level of care
• Promote communication and collaboration between and among
support services and clinical services
Support After a Suicide
Support services focused on suicide grief, according to Goal 9 of the
guidelines, ought to “provide an array of assistance, programs, and
resources that help bereaved individuals and families cope with and recover
from the effects of their loss to suicide.” The Goal 9 objectives focus on
developing and maintaining the infrastructure for three broad categories of
caregivers to deliver “information, emotional support, and guidance … and
psychoeducation about suicide, grief, trauma, and effective self-care.”
The categories:
• Professional caregivers, such as grief counselors, mental health and
social work practitioners, physicians, and nurses, etc. (these are the
same kinds of licensed caregivers who deliver treatment for a
diagnosed condition and are discussed under “Treatment,” below)
5. 4
• Community caregivers, such as funeral directors, faith leaders, and
chaplains, volunteer grief support helpers, hospice staff, school
counselors, social services workers
• Peer-to-peer helpers, suchas those working face-to-face in mutual-help
groups and one-on-one, through the telephone and Internet, and at
activities such as healing conferences, retreats, and memorial services
Treatment After a Suicide
Professional clinical services, according to the guidelines, must provide an
array of treatment, programs, and resources that help people affected by
unremitting or complicated grief, PTSD, depression, suicidality, and other
acute or potentially debilitating conditions. As is noted above, these services
are delivered by licensed practitioners who are treating a diagnosis.
The guidelines recommend the following:
• That licensed practitioners possess broad competencies in a discipline
such as psychiatry, psychology, counseling, social work, etc., and
specialized knowledge of and experience with people exposed to
suicide
• That medical interventions, such as pharmacotherapy, be part of the
continuum of services available, but not be used as a substitute for
therapy or other psychosocial treatments
• That services be provided at appropriate times across the lifespan of
the suicide bereaved, using approaches relevant to the needs,
strengths, and preferences of the client and including access to
various modalities, such as individual, couple, family, and group
therapy
Conclusion: The levels of care for support and treatment are covered
briefly, above, primarily to share how the guidelines describe these broad
concepts. It is very important to note that the guidelines characterize caring
for the suicide bereaved as “an emerging field of practice” and call in Goal 4
for the nation to “create the infrastructure and delivery systems for training
a wide array of service providers in suicide bereavement support and
treatment and in minimizing the adverse effects of exposure to suicide.”
In order for that to happen, as the objectives for Goal 4 point out, grief
support practitioners of every kind and in every setting and system must be
trained in and supported to fully implement as part of their work in
postvention:
• The principles and practices that apply to effectively responding to
the aftermath of suicide as a mental health crisis
• A variety of approaches to support the suicide bereaved effectively by
helping them cope with their grief and heal from their loss
• Treatment services that effectively remedy or ameliorate acute or
chronic mental health issues, trauma, and other debilitating condi-
tions related to exposure to suicide
6. 5
ADDENDUM: INFORMATION FOR PEOPLE EXPOSED TO A SUICIDE
[Excerpted from Responding to Grief, Trauma, and Distress After a Suicide: U.S.
National Guidelines (2015), by the Survivors of Suicide Loss Task Force (bit.ly/sosl-
taskforce) of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. The original
document is available free for download at bit.ly/respondingsuicide.]
Goal 6: Ensure that people exposed to a suicide receive essential and
appropriate information.
• Objective 6.1: Enable all service providers who are likely to encounter
people exposed to suicide to distribute accurate and helpful
information to them.
• Objective 6.2: Make information about support and professional
resources available through a centralized source that people exposed
to suicide can readily access in local communities and nationally [e.g.,
see After a Suicide: Coping with Grief, Trauma, and Distress, a free
online clearinghous, available at bit.ly/afterasuicide].
• Objective 6.3: Provide the deceased’s next of kin ready access to
information regarding:
• The fatality, such as the location, manner, and time of the death
• Legal matters, such as police investigations, death notification,
autopsy, suicide note, and the rights of people bereaved by
suicide
• Practical matters, such as regarding the deceased’s personal
effects, making funeral arrangements, and financial and estate
issues
• Objective 6.4: Ensure that people exposed to a suicide have access to
information that is applicable to their age and circumstances
(including children and adolescents). This should include information
regarding suicide bereavement, suicide risk, and mental illness; how
to cope with grief, loss, and trauma; contacts for grief support and
professional assistance; recommendations for reading materials and
other resources; and guidance on handling interactions with the
media. Systematically provide concise, essential information to the
newly bereaved.
• Objective 6.5: Develop and/or disseminate guidelines for people
bereaved by suicide to help them interact with the media and
entertainment industry, on the Internet, and in other public settings
in ways that promote healing and recovery from their grief and are in
keeping with guidelines for safe and helpful messages about suicide
prevention. (See Goal 3 of the guidelines.)
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From APPENDIX C (“Resources: Supporting the Suicide Bereaved”), which includes a
directory of resources from the online clearinghouse After a Suicide: Coping with
Grief, Trauma, and Distress at bit.ly/afterasuicide.
People bereaved by suicide are likely to find the following types of
information helpful:
• Information about caring for themselves:
• How to cope with grief, loss, and trauma and how other loss
survivors have coped
• Conditions or developments related to the loss that might
require additional or more intensive assistance
• How and what to tell children about the suicide death of
someone with whom they have a close relationship
• Impact of suicide on families and strategies for enhancing
family communication and functioning after suicide
• Information about the nature of suicide bereavement:
• Grief in general and what the experience and evolution of
mourning is like
• Common reactions to suicide loss, such as intense grief, trauma
symptoms, guilt, and preoccupation with why the suicide
occurred
• Physiological responses, such as sleep disruption, appetite loss,
and difficulty concentrating or making decisions
• Severe or long-term reactions, such as depression, increased
anxiety or hypervigilance, a changed view of the world, strain in
interpersonal relationships, and the possibility of posttraumatic
growth
• Contact information for programs, services, and treatment:
• Medical, mental health, and other specialized
professional assistance
• Local, state, tribal, and national organizations focused on
grief support, trauma and crisis response, or suicide
prevention
• Peer-led and community-based programs, spiritual
assistance, and natural helpers (everyday individuals
who have a knack for helping others)
• Information about suicide risk and mental illnesses associated with
exposure to suicide:
• Depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other
anxiety disorders, and complicated or prolonged grief
• Warning signs of suicide and how to respond safely and
effectively to suicide risk in oneself or others
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