Spotlight September 2022 Archives

988: What’s The Scoop? A Discussion With Experts In Suicide Prevention & Mental Health

On-Demand Webinar September 13, 2022

988, the three-digit dialing code developed and designed as a suicide and crisis lifeline, went live on July 16, 2022. Since Congress designated 988 in 2020, there has been a… Read More

Crisis Response System

Infographic August 10, 2022

Adult Suicide Rates Rose More Slowly In Medicaid Expansion States

Article August 8, 2022

Despite a nationwide rise in suicide rates among adults ages 20 to 64 from 2000 to 2018, the rise was slower in states that expanded Medicaid than in non-expansion states.… Read More

Digital Health Tools: Combating Stigma & Healthcare Disparities

On-Demand Webinar July 28, 2022

Dr. Velligan and Dr. Pederson share their expertise in the areas of digital tools, stigma, and healthcare disparities. Together, they provide an overview of stigma and healthcare disparities in mental… Read More

Reasons For Living Scale

Downloadable Resource July 15, 2022

Ask Suicide Screening Questions (ASQ) Toolkit

Article July 6, 2022

The Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) tool is a brief validated tool for use among both youth and adults. The Joint Commission approves the use of the ASQ for all ages.… Read More

Mental Health Challenges In Rural Populations

Infographic June 20, 2022

California, Georgia, Indiana, New Jersey, Oklahoma & Virginia Saw Increase In Adolescent Suicides During COVID-19

Article June 6, 2022

Statistically significant increases in the number of adolescent deaths due to suicide during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) occurred in California, Georgia, Indiana, New Jersey, Oklahoma, and Virginia, according to data… Read More

Call To Action: The Need For Stigma Awareness In Healthcare Professional Education

On-Demand Webinar March 9, 2022

Recognizing the need for awareness of mental health stigma in healthcare professional education programs can be challenging. In this webinar, our panelists from medical, pharmacy, and psychology academic settings will… Read More

More Than One-Third Of Adults Who Attempt Suicide Receive No Subsequent Mental Health Treatment

Article February 21, 2022

Over a 10-year span, from 2008 through 2019, 34.8% to 45.5% of adults who attempted suicide received no subsequent mental health treatment, but the year-to-year variation could be due to… Read More

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