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Materials containing data and information about suicide attempts. Also contains materials for and about survivors of suicide attempts and those who care for them.

After an attempt: A guide for medical providers in the emergency department taking care of suicide attempt survivors
URL: http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/SVP-0161/
Brochure intended to provide medical professionals with tips on how to enhance care in the emergency department for people who have attempted suicide. The guide also contains information on HIPAA, patient discharge, and resources about suicide for medical professionals, patients and their families.
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After an attempt: A guide for taking care of your family member after treatment in the emergency department
URL: http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/SVP-0159/
Brochure intended as a guide for families of suicide attempt survivors on what to expect in the emergency department and after release from the hospital. Includes information on national resources and organizations and contains advice for safety planning, ongoing support and learning about mental illness. (Also available in the Spanish Language Materials category)
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After an attempt: A guide for taking care of yourself after your treatment in the emergency department
URL: http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/SVP-0157/
Brochure intended as a guide for individuals on how to move forward after being treated in an emergency department for attempting suicide. Includes information on national resources and organizations and contains advice for safety planning, ongoing support and learning about mental illness. (Also available in Spanish in the Spanish Language Materials Category)
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After an attempt: The emotional impact of suicide attempt on families
URL: http://feelingblue.org/docs/AFTER_AN_ATTEMPT_BOOKLET_rev.pdf
This booklet includes information on: important do's and do'n'ts; dealing with a traumatic event; what to say to the attempter; ways the family can communicate their feelings; how an attempt affects spouses, siblings and parents; and additional resources.
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Brief psychological intervention after deliberate self-poisoning (SPRC EBPP Fact Sheet)
URL: http://www.sprc.org/featured_resources/bpr/ebpp_PDF/psy_intervention.pdf
A fact sheet that describes Brief Psychological Intervention after Deliberate Self-Poisoning. This intervention provides four sessions of psychotherapy for adults who deliberately poisoned themselves. The fact sheet includes a description of the program, evaluation designs and outcomes, the intended audience, and targeted protective and risk factors.
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First national conference for survivors of suicide attempts, health care professionals, and clergy and laity: Summary of workgroup reports
URL: http://www.sprc.org/library/SOSAconf.pdf
This report from an October 2005 meeting led by the Organization of Attempters and Survivors of Suicide in Interfaith Services (OASSIS) and the Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN USA) contains recommendations from participants on issues related to suicide attempts and the needs of suicide attempt survivors.
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Incorporating suicide attempt survivors in state & local suicide prevention efforts (SPRC Discussion Series)
URL: http://www.sprc.org/traininginstitute/disc_series/disc_8.asp
A presentation on incorporating suicide attempt survivors in prevention efforts. The Research to Practice Webinar webpage contains an author biography, PowerPoint slides, and an audio file of the discussion.
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Lifeline service and outreach strategies suggested by suicide attempt survivors
URL: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/media/pdf/NSPL-SOSA_Report-7-31-07_FINAL.pdf
On January 16, 2007, eight attempt survivors were invited to attend an Attempt Survivor Advisory Summit Meeting in New York City. Four other attempt survivors who were unable to attend the meeting contributed their suggestions during individual indepth phone interviews conducted between January 25 and February 1, 2007. This report summarizes the findings from the meeting and the interviews.
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SLTB Issue on suicide attempts
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/pub-res/suicide_supplement/suicidesupplement.htm
Supplement to Suicide and Life Threatening Behavior (SLTB), Volume 32. Contains articles about non-traditional health associated risk factors for suicide including: acute alcohol use, changing residences, existing medical conditions, and characteristics of impulsive suicide behavior.
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Specialized emergency room intervention for suicidal adolescent females (SPRC BPR Fact Sheet)
URL: http://www.sprc.org/featured_resources/bpr/ebpp_PDF/spec_emergency_rm.pdf
A fact sheet that describes a specialized emergency room intervention for suicidal adolescent females. This intervention provides specialized emergency room care for female adolescent suicide attempters and their mothers. Includes a description of the program, evaluation designs and outcomes, the intended audience, and targeted protective and risk factors.
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Strategies to improve non-fatal suicide attempt surveillance: Recommendations from an expert roundtable
URL: http://www.stipda.org/associations/5805/files/SPANsurveillance06.pdf
This report reviews current public health surveillance activities, and systems. The report expresses a great concern about the lack of resources and infrastructure within state and local health departments to conduct suicide surveillance, conduct epidemiologic analysis and disseminate data.
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Suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, major depressive episode, and substance use among adults
URL: http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k6/suicide/suicide.htm
From The OAS Report, Issue 34. This report based on the 2005 National Survey on Drug Use & Health (NSDUH) and Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) reveals that depressed individuals who abuse alcohol or drugs are at greater risk for suicide attempts.
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Understanding the rise in suicide attempts in Latina teens
URL: https://rwjf.webex.com/ec0605l/eventcenter/recording/recordAction.do?theAction=poprecord&actname=%2Feventcenter%2Fframe%2Fg.do&apiname=lsr.php&renewticket=0&renewticket=0&actappname=ec0605l&entappname=url0107l&needFilter=false&&isurlact=true&entactname=%2
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This webinar examines the high rate of suicide attempts by adolescent Latinas in the United States and potential reasons. It reviews research findings, theoretical explanations, and approaches to intervention with the teenagers and their families. The PowerPoint is attached. Follow the link for a sound file of the presentation
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