National Strategy for Suicide Prevention 2012: Goals and Objectives for Action A Report of the U.S. Surgeon General and of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention

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National Strategy for Suicide Prevention 2012: Goals and Objectives for Action A Report of the U.S. Surgeon General and of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention

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This report outlines a national strategy to guide actions for suicide prevention. It highlights objectives and goals across four strategic directions: wellness and empowerment, prevention services, treatment and support services, and surveillance (SAMHSA, 2012).

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National Strategy for Suicide Prevention 2012: Overview
A Report of the U.S. Surgeon General and of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention
– This report presents an overview of a national strategy designed to guide suicide prevention activities over the next decade. It describes the need for a national suicide prevention strategy, its overall goals, and objectives based on four strategic directions (SAMHSA, 2012).

National Strategy for Suicide Prevention 2012: How You Can Play a Role in Preventing Suicide – A Report of the U.S. Surgeon General and of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention

This fact sheet offers strategies for suicide prevention. It provides facts about suicide, including its prevalence and at-risk populations. This resource also lists warning signs of suicidal behavior, and describes how to help someone who is at risk for suicide (SAMHSA, 2012).