COVID-19 AND SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING PROGRAM

We are seeking trainees to participate in a VIRTUAL (no cost to you) training relating to COVID-19 and Suicide Prevention. This self-guided training generally takes 1 hour to complete, but can be completed at your own pace. It is delivered by certified QPR gatekeeper instructors. Upon completion, you will obtain a three year certification. Here is the website for more information about the training: https://qprinstitute.com/.

If you are interested, please message us your name and email address AND complete this pre-training survey: https://nku.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b1lOEY5agKv93sV

** You must be at least 18 years of age and currently live in Bracken County **

Suicide Prevention

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth and young adults in Kentucky. According to the Kentucky Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 15 percent of Kentucky high school students (1 in 7) reported having seriously considered suicide within a 12-month period. In addition, 17.4 percent of Kentucky middle school students (nearly 1 in 5) reported that they had seriously considered killing themselves at some point in their lives. However, experts say that suicide can be preventable. When educators, students and communities learn warning signs and how to take action when a young person might be at risk of a suicidal crisis, lives can be saved.

Risk Factors

Warning Signs

Mental disorders, particularly mood disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, and certain personality disorders
Alcohol and other substance use disorders
Hopelessness
Impulsive and/or aggressive tendencies
History of trauma or abuse
Major physical illnesses
Previous suicide attempt(s)
Family history of suicide
Job or financial loss
Loss of relationship(s)
Easy access to lethal means
Local clusters of suicide
Lack of social support and sense of isolation
Stigma associated with asking for help
Lack of healthcare, especially mental health and substance abuse treatment
Cultural and religious beliefs, such as the belief that suicide is a noble resolution of a personal dilemma
Exposure to others who have died by suicide (in real life or via the media and Internet)

Warning Signs

Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves
Looking for a way to kill themselves, like searching online or buying a gun
Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
Talking about being a burden to others
Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly
Sleeping too little or too much
Withdrawing or isolating themselves
Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
Extreme mood swings

Resources

Warning Signs

Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Kentucky Suicide Prevention Group

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Suicide Prevention Program

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Kentucky Chapter

Kentucky Department of Education Suicide Prevention and Awareness

Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky & Southwest Ohio Crisis/Suicide Prevention

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Suicide: Prevention Strategies

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Suicide: Suicide Resources