Appendix II: Evidence-based intervention and communication resources

Resource list

• Program decision-making
  • CDC's Suicide Prevention Resources for Action – Strategies to help states and communities prioritize evidence-based suicide prevention activities most likely to have an impact.
  • Suicide Prevention Tools for Public Health Professionals | Suicide Prevention | CDC - A compilation of suicide prevention planning tools for public health
• Crisis Hotlines
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988) – A 24/7 toll-free hotline providing support for people in crisis; call, text, or chat services available
  • Veterans Crisis Line – A 24/7 toll-free hotline (988, *1) providing support for veterans; call, text, or chat services available
• Public Awareness Campaigns
  • #BeThe1ToCampaign – An initiative by Vibrant Emotional Health encouraging people to take action to prevent suicide.
  • It's On us – A campaign to raise awareness about mental health issues and encourage supportive actions.
• Educational Programs
  • Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) – A program that teaches people how to recognize the warning sights of suicide and respond.
  • Mental Health First Aid – A training program that teaches the skills needed to respond to the signs of mental illness and substance use.
• School-Based Interventions
  • Signs of Suicide (SOS) – A program that teaches students how to identify signs of depression and suicide in themselves and others.
  • Sources of Strength – A peer-led program aimed at enhancing protective factors to prevent suicide among youth.
• Community-Based Programs
  • Out of the Darkness – Community walks organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to raise awareness and funds.
  • Man Therapy – A campaign designed to address the stigma of mental health among men, using humor and relatable content.
• Support Groups
  • Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SRPC) – Provides resources and support for those looking to implement suicide prevention strategies.
• Health Care Resources
  • Zero Suicide – A prevention initiative for health and behavioral healthcare systems, aiming for zero suicides among patients in care.
  • Counseling on Access to Lethal Means – A resource for healthcare providers that covers how to identify people who could benefit from lethal means counseling; ask about access to lethal methods; and work with impacted individuals and their support system to reduce access.
  • Suicide Prevention Evidence-Informed Interventions for the Health Care Workforce – Resources that make it easier for hospitals and health systems to discover proven strategies and deploy best practices that improve the mental health and well-being of their staff and breathe new life into America's most trusted professionals.
• Media and Entertainment Guidelines
  • Recommendations for Reporting on Suicide – Guidelines for journalists to ensure responsible coverage of suicide reducing the risk of contagion.
  • Mental Health Media Guide – Provides a list of actionable steps that can expand positive mental health representation in media and entertainment.
  • Time to Talk - A research study with more than 4,000 consumers for brand marketers to better understand how to communicate and gain consumer trust when talking about mental health.
• Partnerships:
  • Strengthening Partnerships between Business and Public Health Roadmap - Safe States Alliance