Abstract

Every year, almost one million people die by suicide. This presentation will discuss implementation of the Zero Suicide initiative, an integrated approach to promote safety and improve identification of individuals at risk of suicide, at one community mental health center in Texas.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Mary Annette Gary, PhD, RN, School of Nursing, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Lubbock, Texas, USA

Sigma Membership

Iota Mu

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

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Research Approach

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Keywords:

Mental Health, Safety, Suicide Prevention

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Zero Suicide: Promising, Practical, Possible

Washington, DC, USA

Every year, almost one million people die by suicide. This presentation will discuss implementation of the Zero Suicide initiative, an integrated approach to promote safety and improve identification of individuals at risk of suicide, at one community mental health center in Texas.