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Sponsored by SPCNY and the New York State Office of Mental Health, the New York State Suicide Prevention Conference features…
The New York State Office of Mental Health is launching several Zero Suicide initiatives across the state, utilizing the AIM…
The AIM model provides a clinical framework for reducing suicide risk. Developed by Dr. Barbara Stanley, Director of the Suicide…
Whether you are concerned about yourself or someone else in need, there are several resources available. Visit our individuals specific…
The Suicide Prevention Center of New York (SPCNY) and the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) Suicide Prevention…
The Suicide Prevention Center of New York (SPCNY) is operated by the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene with funding from…
Veterans account for 11.5% of New York State suicides.1 The rate of suicide among this population continues to increase, reaching…
A suicide within a community, regardless of your relationship to the person, can have a varied and lasting impact. Whether…
There are several factors that increase risk of suicide:¹ Family history of suicide or child maltreatment Previous suicide attempt(s) Mental…
New York State has received national recognition for its work integrating suicide prevention into health and behavioral health systems. As…
Sometimes it’s hard to be a parent. While you can muddle your way through a lot of the challenging issues…
SPCNY works with a network of trainers to deliver school and gatekeeper trainings across the state. Interested in becoming a…
Do you know who the most important people in your school are? Teachers? Administrators? Nope. The correct answer is you, the…
Recognizing that everyone has a role to play in preventing suicide, New York State provides a variety of evidence-based trainings,…
It is critical that school districts develop written procedures for staff to follow when warning signs of suicide are observed…
Mental health is critical to college students’ academic success. Though colleges and universities have made efforts to provide mental health…
Sending a child off to college can be challenging for many parents, supervising adults, and family members. This is often…
For many students, transitioning to college and adjusting to a new environment can be stressful. It can be overwhelming to…
General Tips for Safe Messaging Messaging Don’ts: Common Practices to Avoid in Communications The Framework for Successful Messaging General Recommendations…
If you are worried that someone is in immediate danger or may have already acted on suicidal thoughts, call 911.…
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth ages 10-14 and 15-24. According to the Centers for Disease…
A key strategy of New York State’s multifaceted approach to suicide prevention is creating suicide safer communities. Suicide safer communities…
There is a vast amount of data available on suicide and self-inflicted injury, both nationally and for New York State.…
