Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

CMHS Consumer Affairs E-News
February 8, 2007, Vol. 07-32

Two New Guides Released on Assisting Suicide Attempt Survivors

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: After an Attempt. A Guide for Taking Care of Your Family Member After Treatment in the Emergency Department.

Suicidal thoughts and actions generate conflicting feelings in family members who love the person who wishes to take his or her own life. That is why this guide was developed for you. It will give you some important points on how to take care of yourself and your family member following a suicide attempt and it will provide resources to help you move forward.

You can download this guide at: http://samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/SVP-0159/ or order via: 1-800-789-2647

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: After an Attempt. A Guide for Medical Providers in the Emergency Department Taking Care of Suicide Attempt Survivors

The purpose of this brochure is to provide tips to enhance care in the Emergency Department (ED) for people who have attempted suicide, while also providing information on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), patient discharge, and resources about suicide for medical professionals, patients, and their families.

You can download this brochure at: http://samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/SVP-0161/ or order via: 1-800-789-2647.

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