This work updates an earlier literature review examining whether media portrayals of suicide can lead to imitation. The review considers studies of news and information media, both traditional (newspapers, television, books), new media (the Internet, social media) as well as mixed media.
Resource Types: Report
The way forward: Federal action for a system that works for all people living with SMI and SED and their families and caregivers – Full report
This federal Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee (ISMICC) report to Congress reports on the current status of federal activities, summarizes advances in the care and treatment of people with serious mental illness (SMI) and serious emotional disturbance (SED) and makes specific recommendations for actions that federal departments can take to better coordinate the administration of mental health services for adults with SMI or children with SED. ISMICC representatives include federal agencies, members of the private sector, experts on health care research, mental health providers, advocates and people with mental health conditions, their families and caregivers. Suicide can be a consequence of poor diagnosis, lack of access to appropriate services, supports and treatment, no or poor care coordination and inappropriate interventions. The report is based on presentations given by ISMICC members at the first ISMICC meeting in August, 2017.
Pain in the nation: The drug, alcohol and suicide epidemics and the need for a national resilience strategy
This report notes significant increases in alcohol- and drug-related deaths and suicide, examined state-by-state with projections to 2025. In addition trend data for drug, alcohol, and suicide deaths in the U.S., it outlines a national resilience strategy that takes a comprehensive approach to prevention and intervention, and highlights evidence-supported policies, practices, and programs. Related resources such as issue briefs will be added to this website as they are released.
The state of mental health in America, 2018
This report provides survey results on the prevalence of mental illness, insurance and access to care among youth and adults by state and the US. This information will be helpful in examining the impact of policies and legislation on these data as well as planning initiatives to address care and help-seeking.
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Demonstration Program Report to Congress, 2017
Section 223 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) of 2014 (Public Law 113-93) authorizes demonstration programs in up to eight states to establish and evaluate certified community behavioral health clinics (CCBHCs).
This report provides a profile of the eight states awarded demonstration grants and spotlights states’ efforts.
Service recipients in these eight states are expected to receive coordinated care integrating physical and mental health care and have immediate and timely access to services through a single point of entry regardless of ability to pay. CCBHCs are required to provide substance use treatment and mental health services across the lifespan which must incorporate a minimum set of evidence-based practices (EBPs) established by states and based on community needs. Four states required or recommended EBPs on suicide and suicidality (CAMs; Zero Suicide; Cognitive Therapy for Suicide Prevention). Suicide Prevention Learning Collaborative engagement is one measure of CCBHC engagement.
Suicidality and death by suicide among middle-aged adults in the United States
This short report, based on data from the annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health and the National Vital Statistics System, analyzes suicide attempts and suicide death rates among adults ages 45 to 64 from 2009 to 2014.
Breaking through barriers: The emerging role of healthcare provider training programs in firearm suicide prevention
This report discusses why health care provider training programs should include lethal means safety counseling training, either as a standalone module or integrated into existing curriculum on suicide risk assessment. Other strategies such as temporary removal (gun shop project) and safe storage are also discussed. It also provides examples from states.
Suicide clusters within American Indian and Alaskan Native communities: A review of the literature and recommendations
This paper reviews the literature concerning suicide clusters among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. It provides data concerning disparities in suicide deaths, other sources of available data and lists data parameters available through WISQARS. In addition, it suggests countermeasures and offers prevention recommendations.
Montana Native youth suicide reduction strategic plan
In order to address the significant disparity of suicide rates among Native youth in Montana, KIA was commissioned to form the Montana Native Youth Suicide Reduction Coalition to develop a youth suicide reduction strategic plan for urban Native youth in Montana. As well as examining the data, the KAI and the Coalition analyzed best practices in Native youth suicide reduction. The Zero Suicide model was among these. This report describes the Coalition’s Shared Vision of Hope, Obstacles and Challenges, Strategic Pillars Actions Steps and Implementation Plan achieved through consensus.
Deaths from suicide: A look at 18 states
This special report focuses on suicide using 2013 and 2014 data from 18 states participating in the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS). The report provides an overview of deaths from violence in the U.S., a detailed look at suicide nationally and among states, including circumstances surrounding suicide deaths in various demographic groups and an exploration of similarities and differences in violent deaths among the 18 states.