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Category Archives: Suicide Prevention Tools

An Investigation into Suicides among Bhutanese Refugees

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Elizabeth Costello

This stakeholders report by CDC and RHTAC describes the study design and findings of an investigation into suicides among Bhutanese resettled refugees in the U.S.  The study team also published the results in a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report article.  Submit your questions and comments to the study team through RHTAC Community Dialogue.

Posted in Suicide Prevention Tools

Refugee Suicide Prevention Training Toolkit

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Elizabeth Costello

This toolkit was developed by RHTAC to provide resources for Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) trainers who are interested in training refugee gatekeepers and community members.

Posted in Suicide Prevention Tools

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Pocket Card

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Elizabeth Costello

The Connect Program in New Hampshire partnered with Bhutanese community members to translate the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Pocket Card into Nepali.  Download the pocket card in English and in Nepali.

Posted in Suicide Prevention Tools

Refugee Services Toolkit

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Elizabeth Costello

Boston Children’s Hospital Center for Refugee Trauma & Resilience created this web-based toolkit to help service providers understand the experience of refugee children and families, identify their mental health needs, and ensure they are connected with the most appropriate available interventions.

Posted in Mental Health Tools, Suicide Prevention Tools

Webinar: Suicide Among Refugees

Posted on July 27, 2012 by apower

This RHTAC webinar examines the risk factors for suicide among refugees, and strategies for prevention.

Posted in Mental Health Tools, Suicide Prevention Tools

Report: Suicide Risk Factors Among Bhutanese Refugees

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Elizabeth Costello

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) published this assessment of psychosocial needs and suicide risk factors among Bhutanese refugees in Nepal and after third country resettlement.

Posted in Suicide Prevention Tools

Mental Health Services Locator

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Elizabeth Costello

Mental Health Services LocatorDeveloped by SAMHSA. Select your state or type in your zip code to get listings of service providers.

Posted in Mental Health Tools, Suicide Prevention Tools
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