CONTENTS

About This Course

Table of Contents

1. The Nature and Scope of Suicide
2. Recognizing the Progressive Development of Suicide
3. Substance Abuse as a Major Contributor to Suicide
4. Suicide Across the Life Span
5. Special Populations and Suicide Risk
6. Prevention and Early Intervention for Suicide and Substance Abuse Problems

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Holding the Lifeline
A Guide to Suicide Prevention

• Suicide is a public health crisis that can impact anyone, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, socioeconomic status, or geographic area.
• Suicide is primarily connected to mental illness, but not always. Substance abuse also has an enormous negative effect on suicidal behaviors.
• There are many governmental and nongovernmental programs and initiatives to address suicide prevention.
• Recognizing warning signs can help in identifying those with suicidal behaviors in need of help.