Suicidal Behaviors

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Suicidal BehaviorsCamille Sun Vega

Truckee Meadows Community College

What we are seeing…

Taken from: ASIST- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training- LivingWorks

Reported suicides

Unreported suicides

Non-fatal suicide

behaviors

People affected

People with thoughtsof suicide

Sobriety

Best Friend(s)

SafetyAgreement

Treatment Availability

Pet(s) Calm Environment

ReligiousProhibition

AA or NASponsor

Difficult Accessto means

A sense ofHOPE

Positive Self-esteem

FearJob Security or

Job SkillsSupport of significant

other(s)

Counselor or therapist

Medication ComplianceGood healthResponsibility

for children

Others?

Wall of Resistance to Suicide

Protective Factors

Duty to others

Developed by Paul Quinnette, Ph.D. Director, QPR Institute

1. SHOW YOU CARE

2. ASK ABOUT SUICIDE

3. GET HELP

SuicideTalk 1-1.5 hoursSafeTALK: (Suicide Alertness) 2 - 4 hours

ASIST: (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) Two day workshop

Mental Health First Aid (8 hours or two 4-hour segments)

Gatekeeper

Training Opportunities