According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide was the tenth leading cause of death overall in the United States in 2016, claiming the lives of nearly 45,000 people across all age categories.

Suicide was the second leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10 to 34, fourth leading cause among individuals between the ages 35 to 54, and eighth leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 55 to 64. The data is based on death certificate information compiled by the CDC.

In response to members’ efforts to address suicide prevention, NJHA has convened an educational collaborative aimed at providing resources and access to expert faculty in this space. Members are encouraged to register for upcoming web-based training scheduled throughout 2018.

The trainings, with links to registration, are:

• April 3 – Phenomenology and Ethics Related to Suicide
• June 5 – Staff Education in Suicide Prevention
• Aug. 7 – Suicide Risk Assessment and the Bedside Nurse
• Dec. 4 – Creating a Safety Plan: Putting the Patient Back in the Driver’s Seat

Archived webinars are also available for access:

• Zero Suicides:  Lessons Learned from Pursuing Perfect Depression Care
• Thinking About Suicide in a New Light

For more information on mental health and substance use disorder resources from NJHA, visit the Quality and Safety portion of the Association’s website.