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VitalCog: Suicide Prevention

Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Depression Center

Website: https://vitalcog.com/

Program Type

Education or Training Program

Cost

$500 or less

Evidence Type

Empirically-Defined Evidence

SPRC Comprehensive Approach

Identify and Assist, Increase Help-Seeking, Respond to Crisis, Postvention, Life Skills and Resilience, Connectedness

Program or Intervention Summary

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 preventionn• 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 trainingn

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

Type Education or Training Program
Setting Online, Community, Other
People Women, Men, Employed Full-time or Part-time, People in Particular Occupations
Languages English
Study Method Mixed Methods Design
Implementer Requirement Adults, Community Laypeople, Professional Educators, Other Specific Group
Training Requirement No
Delivery Options In-Person, Virtual self-paced
Risk and Protective Factors Social isolation, Effective coping and problem-solving skills

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