![]() Suicide Prevention MonthSuicide is preventable. Successful suicide prevention involves understanding suicide risk, protective factors, available treatments and resources, and procedures for maintaining safety. At the Psychological Health Center of Excellence (PHCoE), we work year-round to stay informed of the latest suicide-related research and Department of Defense (DoD) suicide prevention efforts and programs. This year, the DoD’s Suicide Prevention Month theme “Connect to Protect” highlights the important role that connections can play in preventing suicide — connections to family, friends, and the community, as well as to information, resources, treatments, and supports. To support this effort, we’re disseminating evidence-based practices and resources for suicide prevention. You can find detailed information on suicide-related screening and treatment in the Suicide Risk section of our website. We hope to increase your knowledge about suicide prevention so that you will feel empowered to be there for someone in your unit, service, workplace, home, or community. Help Us Share the Message
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- August 31: "Connect to Protect” this September Suicide Prevention Month
- Sept. 8: Health Care Workers and Suicide Risk
- Sept. 14: U.S. Navy Suicide Deep Dive: Missed Opportunities and Recommendations
- Sept. 17: Lessons from Suicide Attempts among U.S. Army Soldiers During Deployment
- Sept. 21: Clinicians and Leaders: Principal Partners for Suicide Prevention in the Marine Corps
- Sept. 24: Lessons Learned from Medical Reviews of Airmen who Die by Suicide
- Sept. 28: Suicide Exposure in Military Populations and Resources for Support
- Sept. 30: How Can Behavioral Health Consultants Encourage Patient Engagement in Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pain?
- Read all PHCoE blogs on suicide-related topics
- Read Military Suicide Research Consortium blogs
Firearm Safety Resources
Tools for Providers, Patients and Families
- Suicide Prevention: Risk Factors and Warning Signs for Family Members and Caregivers (2020)
- Safety Plan Worksheet (2020)
- Safety Plan Worksheet (digital version) (2020)
- Safety Plan Worksheet: Brief Instructions for Providers (2020)
- Crisis Response Plan (2020)
- Lethal Means Counseling: Recommendations for Providers (2020)
- Suicide Risk Provider Pocket Guide (2019)
- DoD Tips and Resources for Coping During COVID-19 (2020)
Webinars
Center for Deployment Psychology Webinars
Sept. 16: Key Elements for the Effective Management and Resolution of Suicidality
Connected Health Mobile Apps
PHCoE Resources
- Real Warriors Campaign
Other Resources
- Military Crisis Line
- Veterans Health Administration Suicide Prevention
- Defense Suicide Prevention Office
- Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
- Military OneSource
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention
- Give an Hour
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention