Suicide prevention is personal, but it is also a public health issue, which affects work, communities, and families. By improving an employee’s understanding of mental health and suicide prevention, they can be a key partner in the effort to prevent suicides by promoting mental health and encouraging early identification and intervention. VitalCog® Suicide Prevention in the Workplace trains employees on the critical need for suicide prevention while creating an opportunity for open conversations and resources within a workplace environment. Our vision is to cultivate a community of employees who aspire to eliminate the devastating impact of suicide.

STRATEGY AND APPROACH (IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES)

1. Build a network of individuals to provide guidance on suicide prevention and intervention.
2. Provide evidence-based and relevant training to raise awareness, as well as capacity, confidence and competence in suicide prevention, mental health support and resiliency.
3. Promote a culture to aspire to a “zero-suicide” mindset through safe and effective communication and engagement.

GOALS

• To reduce stigma and raise awareness around mental health and suicide prevention
• To promote open dialogue around mental health
• To encourage help-seeking and help-giving behaviors

OUTCOMES MEASURED

• Increased knowledge about suicide and suicide prevention
• Increased confidence about suicide and suicide prevention
• Increased comfort talking about suicide and suicide prevention
• Overall training and trainer satisfaction
• Intent to apply skills learned during the training

POPULATION SERVED

• Adults in workplace settings

PROGRAM OUTLINE:
In this training, participants will engage in videos, group discussions, and practice to raise awareness and create a better understanding of their
role in suicide prevention.

Onboard: Why the Workplace?

• Discuss prevalence and reason why it is important to have conversations within the workplace

Develop: Identify Risk and Signs

• Discuss risk factors and warning signs as they pertain to the workplace through the Joiner Risk Model

Perform: Conversations Around Suicide

• Discuss the value (and necessity) in having direct conversations about suicide

Respond: Postvention for Suicide

• Discuss postvention tools, tips, and techniques in the workplace

*Each chapter includes videos, group discussions, practices