Uniting for Suicide Postvention (USPV)

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Here @sspencerthomas discusses the impact of storytelling. Hear her and the other panelists of our webinar discuss this our new story telling course "Eye of the Survivor". Hear the full webinar in the link below youtube.com/watch?v=ObLsg1…

Register and join us for the #CPGWebinar series WHO BIC as a Strategy to Prevent Suicide After Hospitalization Presented by Dr. Natalie Riblet May 25, 2021 at 12pm-1pm ET Registration and details mirecc.va.gov/visn19/cpg/

Self-care check in! How do you practice self-care and take care of your mental wellbeing? ❤️

#AAS21 An exemplary tradition of Military Service among Native Americans

#AAS21 Adapting the VA S.A.V.E. gatekeeper training intervention for Native American Veterans and Communities

@StanPCollins “Let’s partner with media. They are members of our community and people with lived experience. Be gracious. Help them find the right stories to tell.” #AAS21 #papagenoeffect #reasonsforliving

What a fantastic talk listening to Dr. Niederkrotenthaler and Stan Collins talk about how to understand the impact of irresponsible suicide reporting and the opportunity to partner with media to tell stories of recovery and coping in an authentic way. #AAS21

Great presentation by Summer Newell on Primary Care Perspectives on Suicide Risk Screening in VHA #AAS21 @PortlandCIVIC @RMIRECC

Register and join us for the #CPGWebinar series Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention Presented by Dr. Gregory K. Brown April 27, 2021 at 12pm-1pm ET Registration and details mirecc.va.gov/visn19/cpg/

@AASuicidology #AAS21: So important for youth to be part of the #mentalhealth conversation, especially through expression through the arts. Way to go @DirectChangeCA!

When reporting on suicide, avoid using a sensationalist approach. Do not include method of suicide or expert opinions. Include how the person lived, things they enjoyed, etc. @suicidemediabot is a good acct to follow to learn how to share/post/report on suicide #AAS21

"If we don't address the racism that is embedded in everything we do...my people are going to continue to die." -@echohawkd3 on the very real stakes involved in decolonizing data and research in suicide prevention. #AAS21

Excited to hear from Drs. Foreman, CarterMartinez, & Ms. Mlcoch about ways to integrate family members into care and support during suicidal crises at #AAS21 #SuicideAwareness #SuicidePrevention #SuicideLossSurvivors #HealingAfterSuicide @DocForeman

Wonderful & thought provoking discussion at #AAS21 with @TedBonar Dr. Caitlin Thompson, Debbie Plotnick, & Kyleanne Hunter in support of #SuicidePrevention & #LethalMeansSafety

"Suicide prevention is both partisan and non-partisan" Great reminder from Doug Thomas & Steve Eliason's #AAS21 presentation showcasing legislation in Utah to support up & down-stream #SuicidePrevention via data collection, crisis resources, enhanced screening & education, etc.

Thank you Dr. Kapur for your #AAS21 presentation discussing the translation of research and statistics into implementation for #SuicidePrevention.

Great work from @StanPCollins and Dr. Niederkrotenthaler at #AAS21. Messaging about #SuicidePrevention and #SuicidePostvention is so important. "Every person is an opportunity to help someone find their reasons for living" #DirectingChange #HealingAfterSuicide

This is what we’re talking about! Having students make videos is a wonderful way to teach students and parents about suicide. #AAS21 #StoriesOfHope