| Why Do People Commit Suicide? |
The largest number of those who commit suicide have experienced a number of stressful life events in the three months prior to suicide.
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| What Kinds of Checklists Do Prevention Programs Use for Risk Assessment? |
San Francisco Suicide Prevention uses "PLAID PALS" as a risk assessment reminder and checklist.
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| Where Can I Refer for Help? |
When do I refer? How do I refer and to whom? What community resources are available to me?
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| Hospitalization vs. Outpatient Plan? |
How do I assess someone's level of risk and determine whether they should be hospitalized?
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| What Are the Signals that Point to Possible Suicidal Behavior? |
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There are a number of behaviors and indicators from an individual's past history that indicate the potential for suicide.
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| How Can I Be Reassuring and Helpful? |
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Do's and Don'ts when working with someone who may be suicidal.
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| Suicide Facts and Fiction |
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Contrary to popular belief, talking about suicide does not plant the idea in people’s heads. In fact, they are very grateful and relieved to be able to talk openly about the issues they are struggling with.
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| Has My State Developed a Suicide Prevention Plan? |
Many states have now developed suicide prevention plans.
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