These competencies and their related learning objectives were developed through the conduct of needs assessment exercises, a review of existing competencies in other disciplines, and the input of several existing professionals in the injury and violence prevention field. The page also provides access to other core competencies: Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals, Public Health Preparedness and Response Core Competencies and Applied Epidemiology Competencies
Resource Types: Report
Youth suicide prevention: Strengthening state policies and school-based strategies
This issue brief by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices discusses what actions schools, governors, and state policymakers can take to strengthen statewide youth suicide prevention efforts.
Pragmatic considerations of culture in preventing suicide: Workshop summary
Workshop summary of a meeting to:”examine how culture pertaining to ethnicity can be considered in the development and implementation of suicide preventive interventions.” Three fielded studies were considered as examples in reducing suicide risk and included studies focused on African American, Hispanic/Latino, and American Indian communities. The summary contains a list of participants, agenda, and examples of suicide prevention models that incorporate culture with research and pragmatic approaches and considerations.
Screening and assessing mental health and substance use disorders among youth in the juvenile justice system: A resource guide for practitioners
Presents information on instruments that can be used to screen and assess youth for mental health- and substance use-related disorders at various stages of the juvenile justice process. The Guide includes profiles of more than 50 instruments, guidelines for selecting instruments, and best practice recommendations for diverse settings and situations. It is intended as a basic tool for juvenile justice professionals working toward the goal of early, accurate identification of youth with mental disorders. Once identified, these youth can receive the services required to improve their lives, reduce recidivism, and promote community safety. Available online only.(Description from the OJJDP Web site)
State efforts to prevent youth suicide
5 pages. Issue Brief from April 2004. The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) Injury Prevention project has recently published an issue brief examining the burden and costs of youth suicide. The document discusses state prevention activities, with an emphasis on ASTHO’s series of youth suicide prevention regional roundtables and policy development workshops.
Colorado LINK: Teen suicide prevention initiative evaluation report
This 14 page summary highlights findings from the OMNI Institute’s independent evaluation of Colorado LINK, an effort to reduce teen suicide at two large Denver public high schools and at Urban Peak, a shelter for homeless youth. It is a targeted initiative that included screening.
Cultural competency: Developing strategies to engage minority populations in suicide prevention
Report developed by the National Organization for People of Color Against Suicide (NOPCAS)Task Force that outlines the issues involved in engaging communities of color in suicide prevention.
Colorado LINK: Teen suicide prevention initiative evaluation report
This 14 page summary highlights findings from the OMNI Institute’s independent evaluation of Colorado LINK, an effort to reduce teen suicide at two large Denver public high schools and at Urban Peak, a shelter for homeless youth. It is a targeted initiative that included screening.
Promoting mental health and preventing suicide in college and university settings (College White Paper)
This white paper summarizes what is known about suicidal behavior among college students and recommends strategies to promote mental health and prevent suicide on campuses. The writing reflects the views of experts in the field of suicide prevention and proposes a blueprint for planning a comprehensive program.
Evidence-based Mental Health Treatments and Services: Examples to Inform Public Policy
This report aims to inform policymakers about the significance of recent advances in evaluating evidence for allocating resources to and within public mental health programs.