National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) National Strategy for Suicide Prevention, (NSSP) and American Association of Suicidology
Course Materials
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I. Who is At Risk?
Fact Sheets from NIMH, National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and American Association of Suicidology
900,000 Youth Planned Suicides During Major Depression
Male Veterans Have Double the Suicide Rate of Civilians
"Care Managers" Help Depressed Elderly Reduce Suicidal Thoughts
Cognitive Therapy Reduces Repeat Suicide Attempts by 50%
Targeted Therapy Halves Suicide Attempts in Borderline Personality Disorder
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