Mental Health First Aid for Suicide Prevention

A free webcast on Friday, September 10 to mark World Suicide Prevention Day 1 – 2 pm Eastern

In the United States, a person dies by suicide every 16 minutes. Approximately 87% of people who complete suicide have a mental disorder. But suicide is preventable. September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, and you can make a difference. Take an hour and join us for a webcast that sheds light on the common signs, symptoms, and risk factors for depression and other mood disorders that increase the risk of suicide. Learn how you can recognize when someone is experiencing symptoms of depression or is suicidal and see what you can do to help.

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The webcast is presented by Marie Dudek, a certified Mental Health First Aid instructor, President of Creating Today, Inc., and a founding member of the Central Florida Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. In June 2003, Marie experienced the suicide death of her beautiful 22-year old daughter, Natalie Gillett. Since that time, her grief journey has brought many gifts her way. Today, Marie provides support to individuals and families after the suicide of a loved one. She works to heighten understanding of the importance of mental health through a multi-faceted approach.

To participate in the webcast, you will need a computer with Internet access and must register in advance ( http://e2ma.net/go/8583838817/3056658/97995689/2738/goto:https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/810937843 ). During the webcasts, you will view slides on your computer screen and can listen to the presentation via your computer speakers or by dialing in by phone. You can also ask questions via online chat.

We encourage behavioral health organizations and other interested community institutions — schools, colleges, health centers, hospitals, libraries, faith communities — to host the webcasts for your community. You just need one person from your staff to register and login at the time of the webcasts, which can be projected from a computer on to a large screen for community viewing. If you are unable to attend or host the live webcast, recordings will be available.

Questions? Email Communications@thenationalcouncil.org or call 202.684.3740.

The webcast features content from the evidence-based public education program, Mental Health First Aid USA. Mental Health First Aid is the initial help given to a person showing symptoms of mental illness or in a mental health crisis until appropriate professional, peer, or family support can be engaged. Mental Health First Aid USA is coordinated by the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and the Missouri Department of Mental Health — we train and certify instructors to deliver the 12-hour Mental Health First Aid course in your community. To learn more and apply for an upcoming training, visit our website (www.MentalHealthFirstAid.org), email info@mentalhealthfirstaid.org or call 202.684.7457.

National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
1701 K Street NW, Suite 400 | Washington, DC 20006
202.684.7457
www.nccbh.org

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Central Florida Chapter

www.afsp.org/cfl