SAMHSA News: Preventing Suicide - Following Up After the Crisis

SAMHSA News: Preventing Suicide - Following Up After the Crisis

Preventing Suicide: Following Up After the Crisis The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline follows up with callers after the initial phone call to offer support and improve outcomes. This issue also explores preventing compassion fatigueamong behavioral health providers in high stress environments, limiting access to lethal means as a prevention strategy, and a message from the SAMHSA Administrator on suicide prevention.

Also in This Issue Trauma-Informed Care—New Publication New treatment improvement protocol on trauma-informed care in behavioral health services provides information and practices to assist people who have experienced repeated, chronic, or multiple traumas. Report Tracks America's Behavioral Health The National Behavioral Health Barometer presents data such as rates of serious mental illness, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, underage drinking, and percentages of Americans who seek treatment. Circles of Care SAMHSA's planning grants help American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities develop comprehensive systems of care for youth and their families. The Culture Card helps providers understand and meet the needs of AI/AN people. Prevention and Recovery: Collaborations Foster Support and Hope An interactive page offers a sneak peek at the National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day public service announcements to be released in May 2014 and provides information about other developments and upcoming events.