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September 2022
In this month's newsletter, we're sharing information and training opportunities from Forefront Suicide Prevention at the University of Washington. Forefront focuses on reducing suicide by empowering individuals and communities to take sustainable action, championing systemic change, and restoring hope.
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How to help someone
experiencing thoughts of suicide
When faced with painful life circumstances, one response people sometimes have is to think about suicide. In this article, we look at five steps from Forefront for helping yourself or a loved one who may be experiencing thoughts of suicide.
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Upcoming EAP events
Register for an orientation webinar to learn about your
EAP benefits. Orientations are 30 minutes.
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Orientation
Sept 21, 2022 | 2 p.m.
Presented by Washington State
EAP staff
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Orientation
Oct 13, 2022 | 1 p.m.
Presented by Washington State
EAP staff
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Orientation
Nov 8, 2022 | 10 a.m.
Presented by Washington State
EAP staff
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Orientation
Dec 14, 2022 | 9 a.m.
Presented by Washington State
EAP staff
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Upcoming Forefront events
Reconstructing Resilience
A Pandemic Recovery Roadmap | September 23, 2022
Promising Practices | February 2, 2023
Mental Health Literacy | May 4, 2023
This no-cost, three-part series focuses on practical approaches to help young people develop skills and resilience for recovery from mental health crises. Mental health providers, educators, educational support staff, healthcare providers, and others who work with youth are invited to register.
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LEARN training for educational staff associates
Forefront offers trainings for K-12 school counselors, psychologists and other support staff throughout the school year. |
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Safer Homes, Suicide Aware: Firearm Safety Course
This course provides an overview of firearms safety that includes firearms suicide – the leading type of firearm fatality. The presenters hold professional certifications as firearms instructors and have extensive backgrounds in both the armed forces of the United States and private-sector marksmanship training.
This course is for new or inexperienced firearms owners, those who are returning to firearms ownership after a long absence, or anyone wanting to attend a refresher course.
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Visit the Forefront website for a listing of all events.
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Research & Resources
Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention and Intervention Resources (Washington State Employee Assistance Program). Guidance for helping yourself, a loved one, a coworker, or an employee who may be experiencing thoughts of suicide.
Washingtonians Talk About Preventing Suicide (Forefront Suicide Prevention). Five videos of personal perspectives on each of the LEARN steps for helping someone experiencing thoughts of suicide.
Coping with COVID suicide prevention podcast (Washington State Department of Health [DOH]). Psychologist Kira Mauseth, PhD, and child/adolescent psychiatrist Doug Dicharry, MD, discuss suicide prevention with special guests Lizzie Cayden, MSc, CPP, from the DOH Suicide Prevention Program Unit, and Jennifer Stuber, PhD, from the University of Washington School of Social Work.
Firearm Suicide Prevention & Lethal Means Safety (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs). Tips for storing lethal means (such as firearms) and identifying and handling a suicidal crisis.
Firearm Suicide Prevention Training (Utah Suicide Prevention Coalition). Five-minute video on the importance of firearm safety and ways to help in a crisis.
Talking About Suicide & LGBT Populations (Movement Advancement Project, Johnson Family Foundation, and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention). "facts about suicide and LGBT people, as well as ways to talk about suicide safely and accurately—and in ways that advance vital public discussions about preventing suicide among LGBT people and supporting their health and well-being."
Mental health resources for underrepresented communities (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention). A collection of resources for Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Native and Indigenous communities.
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