Suicide Prevention in the Workplace

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A focus on Colorado

Keyword(s) mental health, workplace wellness

In this 1-hour self-paced course, you'll learn how to recognize the warning signs and risk factors of suicide in the workplace, and how to appropriately follow-up when there are concerns.

Credit Information 1 CE; CHES 1; SHRM PDC 1

Tag(s) Total Worker Health, Worksite Wellness, CHES, SHRM PDC

Publisher Center of Health, Work & Environment

Description

In this 1-hour self-paced course, you'll learn how to recognize the warning signs and risk factors of suicide in the workplace, and how to appropriately follow-up when there are concerns.

Learning Objectives

Identify basic facts surrounding suicide in Colorado and the nation.
Recognize key warning signs and risk factors of a suicide risk.
Learn how to ask the question, listen, and be supportive in regards to helping those who are contemplating suicide.
Stabilize your workplace community in the aftermath of a suicide.

Lecturer

Alexandra Yannacone, MA, has extensive background in implementation and trainings for prevention and intervention of mental health services and education. As the community programs manager at the Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Depression Center, Alex provides programs and trainings addressing mental health issues across Colorado. She is also a trainer in suicide prevention training including QPR and Working Minds.

Continuing Education Credit

SHRM Credit

This course is worth 1 SHRM PDC. After completing the post-course survey, you will be given an access code you can use to apply for SHRM credit.

CHES Credit

Sponsored by The Center for Health, Work & Environment, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) to receive up to 1 total Category I contact education contact hours.

Please indicate on the post-course survey if you are claiming CHES credit and provide your CHES number. CHES certificates are issued by email every 30 days, and credit is reported to CHES quarterly based on their policies and requirements.

The Center for Health, Work & Environment at the Colorado School of Public Health has partnered with the Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Depression Center at the University of Colorado to bring you educational content related to creating mentally supportive workplaces.