This September, our Health & Wellness team put a spotlight on suicide prevention and awareness through a 4-part video mini-series. These 15-minute sessions held via Zoom provided the tools needed to approach conversations about suicide, educate loved ones, and feel confident in their ability to respond to concerns.
You can find the recordings below.
Suicide Prevention Basics
Presented by Molly Signoretty
GBS Population Health Consultant
Suicide Prevention Basics provides the opportunity to learn how to identify signs and risk factors, how to speak to mental health and suicide without judgment and how to create a safe environment when responding to concerns.
Safe & Effective Messaging for Suicide Prevention
Presented by Alyssa Mitchell
Utah Department of Health & Human Services
How we talk about suicide matters. Messaging can either increase risk for vulnerable individuals or increase protective factors such as hope and helpseeking. The goal of this training is to better support others in sharing suicide prevention messages that inspire hope and healing and empower positive actions to prevent suicide.
Firearm Safety & Suicide Prevention
Presented by Kristy Jones
Intermountain Health Community Health Initiatives Director
Discover the role of firearm safety in suicide prevention.
Data on firearm involvement with suicide deaths will be shared as well as tactics for keeping persons in crisis safe. Putting time and distance between someone in a suicidal crisis can reduce suicide attempts and death.
Equipping Your Workplace: Tools & Resources for Suicide Prevention
Presented by Catherine Van Tassell
GBS Behavioral Health Director
Equip yourself with practical tools and resources for suicide awareness in the workplace.
This final session will provide actionable strategies for both employees and leadership to create a supportive environment. Together, we can ensure that our colleagues receive the support they need.
Wondering how you can best equip your employees with resources for talking about suicide prevention and awareness?
Reach out to our wellness team at wellness@gbsbenefits.com.
