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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 2024 National Strategy for Suicide prevention is meant to address gaps in the #suicideprevention field and promote a coordinated comprehensive approach through four Strategic Directions: (1) Community-Based Suicide Prevention; (2) Treatment and Crisis Services; (3) Surveillance, Quality Improvement, and Research; and (4) Health Equity in Suicide Prevention. Learn more at www.hhs.gov/nssp and help to achieve meaningful, equitable, and measurable advancement in suicide prevention.

The 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention is meant to address gaps in the #suicideprevention field and promote a coordinated and comprehensive approach through: (1) Community-Based Suicide Prevention (2) Treatment and Crisis Services (3) Surveillance, Quality Improvement, and Research (4) Health Equity in Suicide Prevention Learn how you can help address this national challenge at https://ow.ly/uvuJ50RsM0L U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention

Social prescribing in the suicide prevention and AOD space really needs more attention. I’m currently working with a former veteran who struggles with being able to access and remain engaged in care mostly due to ‘office hours’ or ‘wait time’ for when they summon the strength to reach out for help. When life becomes overwhelming for them, they disconnect and get labeled as ‘non compliant’ or any other number of labels that pathologise them as a ‘problematic patient’ because current service models are not equipped to meet them in their hour of need. I’ve been able to advocate for them with community psychiatry, veteran services and NDIS to support a peer based approach. If it hadn’t been for this advocacy this person would have been placed under guardianship and removed many of their basic rights to be able to have choice, consent and control over their own care. Social prescribing provides a new opportunity for us to meet health consumers where they are in their health seeking journey. Modern medicine and other health interventions demonstrate great efficacy, but only represent those that can engage and participate in such studies. I hope social prescribing will forge a new path forward built on addressing Marmott’s eloquent discussion on social determinants of health as being just as relevant as other basic vitals monitored by the nursing/medical professionals. As a peer worker, and someone with a lived experience of both AOD and suicidal crisis, I was lucky to have the social capital of being a white male, and having the financial backing of a family that was wealthy in contrast to most of the people I work with daily. I’m all for evidenced based health interventions, but too often I see that they lack empathy, compassion or understanding of what engagement/compliance really means from a consumer’s perspective.

States are facing an unprecedented rise in the rates of behavioral health conditions. To address this health crisis, state officials are increasingly focused on identifying ways to improve access to high quality behavioral health care, including by defining and tracking how much payers spend to treat behavioral health conditions. Now, several states are calling for a more consistent approach to measurement.  The methodology was designed with input from an Advisory Group of state behavioral health leaders and subject matter experts convened by Milbank Memorial Fund and Freedman HealthCare. #behavioralhealthcare Milbank Memorial Fund https://lnkd.in/dZhhYVB7

The Preventing Suicide in Michigan Men (PRiSMM) online toolkit provides many valuable resources for providers to strengthen suicide care delivery. TEMPOS, the first tool that allows media professionals, public health officials, researchers, and suicide prevention experts to assess adherence to the recommended reporting guidelines with a user- friendly, standardized rating scale. Download the Best Practices and Guidelines PDF here: https://lnkd.in/dz7HpZMH Find other resources here: https://lnkd.in/gTbzBYZd  #RuralHealth #SuicidePrevention

Established in 2003, World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on September 10th every year to raise awareness, focus efforts on directing treatment to those who need it most, and remember those affected by suicide. This year’s theme from the World Health Organization is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”. Together we can transform from a culture of silence and stigma to one of openness, understanding, and support. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #ChangeTheNarrative

Can we change the future of #NCDs? The time to act is now. Bente Mikkelsen calls on all stakeholders to join the conversation to shape the future of NCD prevention & care. Contribute to the consultations for: 🔶 The International Dialogue on Sustainable NCD Financing and Mental Health (June 2024) 🔶 Inputs to the World Health Organization Director-General's Report for the fourth UN High-Level Meeting (2025 ) 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ebtds7QY

Prevention is Key!

Suicide is an urgent and growing public health crisis in North Dakota and addressing this crisis requires a bold new strategy. The 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is a bold new 10-year, comprehensive, whole-of-society approach to suicide prevention that provides concrete recommendations for addressing gaps in the suicide prevention field. This coordinated and comprehensive approach to suicide prevention at the national, state, tribal, local, and territorial levels relies upon critical partnerships across the public and private sectors. Download the full report here: https://www.hhs.gov/nssp #NDHOPES #SuicidePrevention #northdakota #mentalhealth

Rates of physical activity among Americans have decreased over the past few years, for reasons including socioeconomic disparities, environmental barriers, and more. But even a small amount of physical activity can make a difference in a person’s physical and mental health. This month, share HHS OASH Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion’s interactive tool to help your patients build a weekly activity plan. https://bit.ly/2VoJpt2