Preventing Suicide: Information for Police, Firefighters and Other Emergency Responders | NLM

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Preventing Suicide: Information for Police, Firefighters and Other Emergency Responders

10/01/2019 12:00 AM EDT

Source: World Health Organization (WHO). Published: 10/2019. Police, firefighters, and other emergency responders are often the first on the scene of a mental health crisis or suicide attempt. This two-page document provides guidance about how to help someone in a crisis situation, what to do following a suicide attempt, and what to do following a suicide. (PDF)