A CDC resource for communities and states that outlines specific, evidence-based suicide prevention strategies for communities to consider as part of their comprehensive approach.
Culture can significantly affect the way people view and respond to suicide and death; therefore, it is important to be sensitive to beliefs and customs regarding suicide.
Some warning signs may help you determine if a loved one is at risk for suicide, especially if the behavior is new, has increased, or seems related to a painful event, loss, or change.
Suicide is a public health issue. Media and online coverage of suicide should be informed by using best practices. Some suicide deaths may be newsworthy. However, the way media cover suicide can influence behavior negatively by contributing to contagion or positively by encouraging help-seeking.
This guide provides workplace leaders with clear action steps for suicide postvention, including immediate, short-term, and long-term responses to help employees cope with the aftermath of the traumatic event.
The Framework for Successful Messaging is a research-based resource that outlines four critical issues to consider when messaging to the public about suicide.
From the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
All communities and organizations should be prepared to respond to a suicide death, including tribes, towns, senior living facilities, workplaces, and health care providers.
From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
For help with substance abuse, call The Georgia HELPLINE at 1-800-338-6745.
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The mission of the GVMA Wellness Committee is to provide wellness support that is inclusive of all who work in the field of veterinary medicine, regardless of role. We work to foster a statewide culture of veterinary wellness.
Victoria Bender, DVM
Taylor Chastain-Griffin, PhD
Jackie Eisner, DVM
Miranda Knight, DVM
Ellen Lapuck, DVM
Patti LeVan, LVT
Lisa Reno, RVT
Taylor Richter, MS
Jennifer Rough, Regional Manager
Kaori Sakamoto, DVM, DACVP, PhD
Laura Smallwood, DVM, DACVIM-SAIM
Jaime Smoot-Speed, DVM
Jo Smith, DVM
Kathy Strickland, DVM
Ashley Tolleson, PhD
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