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NATIONAL INSTITUTE of MENTAL HEALTH
News and Events
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In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month in September, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) hosted a livestream event on suicide prevention in health care settings on September 11, 2024.
Suicide is a major cause of death in the United States, and many people at risk of suicide don’t get the mental health care they need. In many cases, people see a health care provider in the weeks or months before a suicide attempt, making medical settings like emergency rooms and doctor’s offices key points for prevention and intervention.
The event covered:
- Research supported by NIMH and SAMHSA on improving how we screen for and assess suicide risk and intervene in health care settings.
- How to apply this research in clinical practice.
- Ways to seek help for yourself or others.
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Celebrating 75 Years
NIMH is celebrating 75 years of transforming the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses.
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