A Report of the U.S. Surgeon General and of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention In stock for ordering This report outlines a national strategy to guide actions for suicide prevention. It highlights objectives and goals across four strategic directions: wellness and empowerment, prevention services, treatment and support services, and surveillance. Publication ID PEP12-NSSPGOALS Publication Date September 2012 Format Report Download Goals and Objectives for Action PDF 4.93 MB Order Print Publication Quantity Max Order Limit 5 Orders exceeding the maximum quantity limit require authorization. Find Related Information Audience Media Non-Profits & Faith-Based Organizations Policymakers Prevention Professionals Professional Care Providers Program Planners, Administrators, & Project Managers Public Health Professionals Researchers Population Group At-Risk Foster Care Children Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Males Military & Veterans as Population Group People in the Criminal Justice System People in the Juvenile Justice System People with Alcohol Use or Abuse Problems as Population Group People with Mental Health Problems as Population Group People with Substance Use or Abuse Problems as Population Group You May Also Be Interested In National Strategy for Suicide Prevention 2012: Overview This report presents an overview of a national strategy designed to guide suicide prevention activities over the next decade. It describes the need for a national suicide prevention strategy, its overall goals, and objectives based on four strategic directions. National Strategy for Suicide Prevention 2012: How You Can Play a Role in Preventing Suicide This fact sheet offers strategies for suicide prevention. It provides facts about suicide, including its prevalence and at-risk populations. This resource also lists warning signs of suicidal behavior, and describes how to help someone who is at risk for suicide. Mental Health Consumers and Representatives of the Disaster Response Community in Dialogue This report recaps a meeting on issues related to interactions between consumers living with mental illness and representatives of the disaster response community. It offers recommendations to improve these relationships to promote recovery from mental health issues. Suicide Safe For individuals at risk of suicide, primary and behavioral health care settings provide unique opportunities to connect with the health care system and access effective treatment. Suicide Safe is a free mobile app that helps providers integrate suicide prevention strategies into their practice and address suicide risk among their patients. The Suicide Safe app is based on SAMHSA's Suicide Assessment Five-Step Evaluation and Triage (SAFE-T) card. Mental Health Response to Mass Violence and Terrorism: A Training Manual This manual helps mental health professionals build an emergency preparedness program in response to mass violence and terrorism. It includes background information, key concepts in mental health intervention, and guidance for setting up a training course. Everyone Can Play a Role in the Conversation about Mental Health Faith and community leaders can play a significant role in helping to educate individuals and families about mental illness. This fact sheet can help communities and congregations raise awareness about mental health issues and emphasize the importance in seeking help when needed.
