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	<title>ODMHSAS/Garrett Lee Smith - Oklahoma Suicide Prevention</title>
	<description>This feed will notify subscribers of news and upcoming events related to suicide prevention in Oklahoma.</description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Social media and marketing for mental health professionals]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[https://www1.gotomeeting.com/island/webinar/registration.tmpl?id=762437216]]></link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[This webinar will explore ways in which mental health professionals can effectively use new media and social networks to reach a wider online audience]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Governor Signs Senate Bill Expanding Suicide Prevention Council]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://normantranscript.com/archive/x326071803/Governor-signs-Senate-bill-expanding-Suicide-Prevention-council]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2774816</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin has just signed into law a bill extending the Oklahoma Suicide Prevention Council until 2020 and adding six additional members. The new members will represent military service members, the Native American/Tribal community, and the medical community.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Intersection of Suicide Research and Public Health Practice: Suicide and Domestic Violence]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[https://events-na1.adobeconnect.com/content/connect/c1/1002235226/en/events/event/shared/default_template/event_landing.html?sco-id=1377340668&_charset_=utf-8]]></link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The Intersection of Suicide Research and Public Health Practice: Suicide and Domestic Violence, the fifth webinar in the Injury Control Research Center for Suicide Prevention&#8217;s (ICRC-S) webinar and conference call series, will take place on Wednesday, May 8th from 2:00 p.m. &#8211; 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The webinar is designed for researchers and state or local practitioners in injury or suicide prevention.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Sources of Strength presents webinar, How to Recognize and Honor your Peer Leaders]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/341033590]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2774821</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Sources of Strength is a best practice youth suicide prevention project that utilizes the power of peer social networks to change unhealthy norms and culture and ultimately prevent suicide, bullying and substance abuse. Peer leaders are an essential component of the program.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Coping Strategies and Youth]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23054197]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2774818</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Researchers from the Annenberg Public Policy Center identified three coping skills as being especially effective at preventing young people from developing suicidal ideation. These skills are (1) problem-solving, (2) emotional regulation, and (3) support seeking.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[SAMHSA hosts press briefing highlighting promising strategies to help young adults with mental healt]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/1304302433.aspx]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2774847</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Songwriter and actress Demi Lovato will join the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to celebrate the eighth annual National Children&#8217;s Mental Health Awareness Day in Washington, DC.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[CDC finds suicide rates among middle-aged adults increased from 1999-2010]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/02/cdc-suicide-report-idUSnPNDC06532+1e0+PRN20130502]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2774817</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Research reported in the most recent issue of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention&#8217;s (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report highlight the importance of suicide prevention strategies &#8220;to address the types of stressors that middle-aged Americans might be facing and that can contribute to suicide risk.&#8221;]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[A Manager's Guide to Suicide Postvention in the Workplace: 10 Action Steps for Dealing with the Afte]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://carsonjspencer.org/ManagersGuidebook.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2767237</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Working age individuals, especially males, are one of the most at-risk populations for suicide. In response, the American Association for Suicidology and the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention in partnership with Crisis Care Network (CCN) and the Carson J Spencer Foundation, have produced A Manager&#8217;s Guide to Suicide Postvention in the Workplace: 10 Action Steps for Dealing with the Aftermath of Suicide.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[SAMHSA releases TIP 55: Behavioral Health Services for People Who Are Homeless]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://store.samhsa.gov//product/SMA13-4734]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2767239</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[SAMHSA developed this new addition to the Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) series of best practice guidelines in order to equip those who provide services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and who need or are in substance abuse or mental illness treatment, with guidelines to support their care.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Distress, Traumatic Stress, and PTSD in the Wake of the Boston Bombing]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/patricia-watson-phd/distress-traumatic-stress_b_3121901.html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2767240</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[This article discusses the Boston Marathon bombings and offers self-care tips for those who are distressed by these recent events, which have shocked local residents as well as people throughout the world.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Screening for Suicide Risk]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf13/suicide/suicfact.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2767238</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) has issued a draft recommendation statement on screening for suicide risk in adolescents, adults, and older adults.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[SAMHSA urges communities to commemorate National Children&#8217;s Mental Health Awareness Day]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.samhsa.gov/children/]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2754081</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day is a key strategy of the Caring for Every Child's Mental Health Campaign, a public awareness effort where communities can promote a comprehensive system of care approach to children's mental health services. The campaign supports the strategic use of social marketing and communications strategies to raise awareness about the importance of children's mental health and share information about trauma and resilience in children. SAMHSA offers supporting materials to help communities host their own observance of National Children&#8217;s Mental Health Day.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Well Aware presents webinar, Sudden Death: Psychiatric and Suicide Risks among Student Athletes]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/279948890]]></link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, May 8, 2013 9:00-10:30 p.m ET
This webinar will discuss suicide risk among student athletes and how the sports culture&#8217;s "tough it out" attitude can define social norms and expectations and compromise an athlete's outlook on reaching out for help.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[SPRC/AFSP add Kognito At-Risk for College Students to the National Registry]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.nrepp.samhsa.gov/ViewIntervention.aspx?id=303]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2754082</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Kognito At-Risk for College Students is a 30-minute, online, interactive training simulation that prepares college students and student leaders, including resident assistants, to provide support to peers who are exhibiting signs of psychological distress such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[L.A. MTA, Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center join efforts to combat fatalities on Metro]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.progressiverailroading.com/safety/article/LA-MTA-Didi-Hirsch-Suicide-Prevention-Center-join-efforts-to-combat-pedestrian-fatalities-on-Metro-Blue-Line--35782]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2754080</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (L.A. MTA) has partnered with the Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center to develop a suicide prevention campaign for the MTA rail lines. The campaign includes hundreds of signs that promote the Center&#8217;s crisis line number. The signs are posted at rail stations and platforms, as well as at railway crossings and near high-risk locations.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Disaster Distress Helpline]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.disasterdistress.samhsa.gov/]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2754079</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Those emotionally affected by the tragedy in Boston can contact SAMHSA&#8217;s Disaster Distress Helpline (1-800-985-5990 or text &#8216;TalkWithUs' to 66746) for immediate confidential counseling, referrals and other needed support. The Helpline is available 24/7 and connects callers to trained and caring professionals from the closest crisis counseling center.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ODMHSAS/Garrett Lee Smith - Oklahoma Suicide Prevention]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2754078</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Justice&#8217;s Drug Enforcement Administration is sponsoring National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. This is an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted, unused prescription drugs. A collection site locator and additional resources are available.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22924960]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745368</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Professionals who completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk (RRSR): Essential Skills for Clinicians training demonstrated long-term improvement in attitudes toward suicide, confidence in their ability to work with clients who are at risk for suicide, and clinical practice skills. The authors of this study concluded that their research &#8220;supports the evidence base of the RRSR training as a cost-effective means for improving clinical skills among mental health clinicians and thereby positive outcomes with clients at risk of suicide.&#8221;]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[SAMHSA Encourages Communities to Host Events During National Prevention Week, May 12-18, 2013]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.samhsa.gov/preventionweek/]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745286</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[National Prevention Week is a SAMHSA-supported annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action related to, substance abuse and mental health issues. This year's theme is "Your voice. Your choice. Make a difference."]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Crisis Hotlines Use Text Messaging to Reach Teens]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=175695469]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745339</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[This article tells the stories of several organizations that have implemented &#8211; or are planning to implement - text message-based crisis chat services for youth.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Officials Uphold Commitment to Suicide Prevention Solutions]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=119597]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745134</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Defense Department and armed services officials testifying before Congress reported on suicide prevention programs in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. Presenters provided statistics on suicide in the armed forces and described how leaders are tackling the problem of suicide.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[SPRC/AFSP Add Real Teenagers Talking about Depression: A Video-Based Study Guide to Section III]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.sprc.org/bpr/section-III/real-teenagers-talking-about-depression-video-based-study-guide]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745287</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Real Teenagers Talking about Depression: A Video-Based Study Guide is a 1-hour universal intervention for middle-school and high-school classrooms that focuses on depression education. Available at no charge.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Counselors Will Be More Visible in School]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20130321/NEWS0102/303210155/Counselors-will-more-visible-school?gcheck=1&nclick_check=1]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745340</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Suicide prevention counselors should be more visible in schools, and prevention programs that have been successful in other areas should be explored, according to local Clermont teens who participated in a suicide prevention summit last November]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Q&A with Matthew Nock]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2013/03/qa-with-matthew-nock/]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745181</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[In this Harvard Gazette interview, psychology professor Matthew Nock discusses his research on suicidal behavior among adolescents]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Suicide prevention progress includes training, outreach, new data]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.adn.com/2013/03/21/2834668/suicide-prevention-progress-includes.html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745366</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The Statewide Suicide Prevention Council in Alaska has issued its first annual progress report on its five-year suicide prevention action plan. According to the report, more than 1,800 Alaskans were trained in suicide prevention in 2012. Calls to Careline, the statewide suicide prevention hotline, increased 35 percent between the end of 2010 and 2012. The report authors attribute this increase to enhanced efforts to publicize the Careline and willingness among Alaskans to reach out.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) seeks candidates for suicide prevention awar]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.iasp.info/awards.php]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745369</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[These awards honor those who have contributed in a significant way to furthering the aims of the Association. Awards are presented at the IASP biennial congress to be held in Oslo, Norway, September 24-28, 2013. Information and details on how to nominate candidates for the Stengel Research Award, the Ringel Service Award, the Farberow Award and the De Leo Award are available on the IASP Awards page. The deadline for nominations is May 15, 2013.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Communities Using New Spin on Tradition to Help Youths]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.newsminer.com/features/health/article_7a2e62b6-8a25-11e2-a600-001a4bcf6878.html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745133</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[A suicide intervention research study conducted by the Center for Alaska Native Health Research is looking at the model of the traditional qasgiq, or men&#8217;s house, to help at-risk Yup&#8217;ik youth. The research project involves community members holding a qasgiq-type meeting to decide for themselves how to support protective factors and address community issues.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Alaska Wildlife Troopers Travel by Snow Machine to Spread Suicide Awareness]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.newsminer.com/features/health/article_c71bb3d2-8a23-11e2-8fc9-001a4bcf6878.html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745138</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Three state wildlife troopers will be traveling 1,500 miles on snowmobiles (snow machines) to bring a suicide prevention message to 19 rural Alaska villages. This is the third year the troopers will be making the tour, which has grown to include more villages every year.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Data from the Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Cross-Site Evaluation now available to the public]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[https://www.suicideprevention-datacenter.com/spdc/login/login.cfm]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745370</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[De-identified datasets with evaluation data collected from the 121 funded sites with completed grant activities are available by request. In addition, these data are accessible through summary tables (with some limited querying capabilities) that highlight evaluation findings related to suicide prevention strategies; suicide prevention trainings; identification, referral, and services received by youth at risk for suicide; and perceptions of suicide and suicide prevention on college campuses.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Predicting Suicide Crises Among Adolescents at High Risk]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPage=online&aid=8686958]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745141</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The authors of a study of adolescents released from inpatient psychiatric units after a suicidal crisis report that some established risk factors for suicidal behavior (such as a past suicide attempt) may not be as useful for predicting future suicide risk for high-risk adolescents, given the high prevalence of these risk factors in this population.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Social Involvement and Older Adults]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0046723]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745207</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The authors of a study on death ideation among people older than 64 years of age recommended that strategies based on social and community involvement should only be used as part of more comprehensive efforts &#8220;rather than an alternative to psychosocial interventions targeting depressed elders.&#8221;]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[New Mexico Gov. Signs Law Establishing Native American Suicide Prevention Advisory Council]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.ruidosonews.com/ruidoso-ruidoso_news/ci_22793081/gov-signs-law-establishing-native-american-suicide-prevention]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745180</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Legislation creating a Native American Suicide Prevention Advisory Council in New Mexico has been signed into law. The 11-member council would assist in developing policies, priorities, and rules for the New Mexico Clearinghouse for Native American Suicide Prevention.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[SPRC/AFSP Add Trevor Lifeguard Workshop to Section III of the Best Practices Registry]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.sprc.org/bpr/section-III/trevor-lifeguard-workshop]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745285</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Trevor Lifeguard Workshop is a 1-hour interactive workshop for high school and college-age youth that describes the mental health, suicide, and self-care resources provided by The Trevor Project. There are two versions of the workshop: one for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth and one for general youth audiences.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Tennessee TSPN Publishes Status of Suicide in Tennessee 2013]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.chattanoogan.com/2013/3/13/246477/TSPN-Publishes-Status-Of-Suicide-In.aspx]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745154</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN) has published its 2013 Status of Suicide in Tennessee report. The report contains a summary of suicide trends in Tennessee.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Suicidal Ideation and Primary Care Physicians]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/1/2/e000198.full]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745135</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[A study of physician-patient interactions indicated that work needs to be done to improve communication about depression and suicidal ideation. The authors recommended that programs be designed that encourage patients to initiate discussions with their doctors about depression. They also recommended that physicians be taught to initiate conversations about suicidal ideation with depressed patients and to accurately gauge and respond to suicide risk. This article was based on a secondary analysis of data from a study of physician-patient interactions]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare hosts conference, April 8-10, 2013, Las Vegas]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.thenationalcouncil.org/cs/conference2013]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745284</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The agenda includes Suicide Prevention Evidence-Based Practices, Implementing EBPs for Older Adults&#8230;and How Do You Pay for It?, and Stories from Survivors: A Primer on Suicide Prevention, as well as sessions on mental health first aid, policy, and mental health care reform. Continuing education credits are available.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Healing Center hosts 6th National Suicide and the Black Church Conference, June 12-13, 2013]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://tspn.org/wp-content/uploads/06-12-13-SBCC.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745233</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[This conference is designed to educate and empower delegates to return to their places of worship and/or employment better able to identify those in need of emotional or mental health services, save lives, and prevent suicide. The theme for this year&#8217;s Conference is &#8220;Life Matters!&#8221;]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Family Meals Nourish Teens Mental Health: Study]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_135246.html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745153</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Study finds dinners with parents may improve behavior and well-being.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Preventing Suicide: A Toolkit for High Schools is now available in print]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://store.samhsa.gov/product/Preventing-Suicide-A-Toolkit-for-High-Schools/SMA12-4669?WT.ac=EB_20130318_SMA12-4669]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745137</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Formerly only available for download, print copies of the Toolkit for High Schools are now available for order through the SAMHSA Store. The toolkit helps schools understand strategies to help students at risk, respond to a suicide within the school community and integrate suicide prevention into other school prevention initiatives. This toolkit is a result of a joint effort with the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors in collaboration with Education Development Center.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ICRS-S Webinar: The Intersection of Suicide Research and Public Health Practice: Suicide Prevention]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[https://events-na1.adobeconnect.com/content/connect/c1/1002235226/en/events/event/shared/default_template/event_landing.html?sco-id=1358041805&_charset_=utf-8]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745136</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[This webinar is designed for researchers and state or local practitioners in injury or suicide prevention. It will explore ways social media is being used for suicide prevention and what research reveals about the opportunities and challenges of using social media for this purpose. The webinar will also provide information about North Carolina&#8217;s youth-oriented suicide prevention website, which was developed through the use of youth focus groups and promoted through youth-friendly marketing efforts. A follow-up conference call will be held on Wednesday, April 17th from 2-3 p.m. Eastern Time.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Entry on Mental Illness is Added to AP Stylebook]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.ap.org/content/press-release/2013/entry-on-mental-illness-is-added-to-ap-stylebook]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745140</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The Associated Press (AP) has added an entry on mental illness to the AP Stylebook, which guides reporters, editors and others in their reporting practices.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Army Orders Reforms on Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health Conditions]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/federal-eye/wp/2013/03/08/army-orders-reforms-for-mental-health-care-treatment/]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745139</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[As part of a comprehensive action plan for improving care and treatment of soldiers and their families, the Army has ordered reforms in how it diagnoses and treats post-traumatic stress and other mental health issues. A separate Department of Defense-wide review is expected to be completed this fall.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ICRC-S Launches New Website]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://suicideprevention-icrc-s.org/]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745371</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The newly launched ICRC-S website features new publications, reports, and data; research and findings in suicide prevention; innovative programs and promising practices; upcoming events; suicide prevention resources; webinar archives, and more.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Social disconnectedness ups depression severity, suicide ideation]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.clinicalpsychiatrynews.com/news/geriatric-psychiatry/single-article/social-disconnectedness-ups-depression-severity-suicide-ideation/9468f3c75a4391c782182b3499d9a8b3.html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745367</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Social disconnectedness among older adults may indicate elevated suicide risk, according to the results of a new study reported at the annual meeting of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry. Researcher Kimberly Van Orden of the University of Rochester found that substantial percentages of older adults who screened positive for social disconnectedness in the primary care setting had experienced depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation and behavior in their lifetime. Seven percent of subjects screened positive for current suicide/death ideation. The findings suggest a possible role for screening and intervention among older adults affected by social disconnectedness, according to Van Orden.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Victimization and Ideation in Adolescents]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.unh.edu/ccrc/pdf/CV246.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745288</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[A team that studied the association between victimization and suicidal ideation concluded that it is important to assess young people who are believed to be at risk for suicidal ideation for a history of recent victimization and to assess young people who have histories of recent victimization for suicide risk.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Screening for Mental Health Sponsors Webinar, Insights about Our Students: Teen Drinking Cultures]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9CNHQF3]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745131</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[This webinar will offer insights from research examining the cultures surrounding teens and alcohol as well as key influencers on youth decisions to consume or not consume alcohol. Presenters will discuss how alcohol use can be a marker for suicidal behavior and how screening approaches can assist with identifying students at risk. This webinar is presented in observance of National Alcohol Screening Day, April 11, 2013.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[SPRC/AFSP Have Added Suicide and Aging: A Gatekeeper's Workshop to Section III of the SPRC/AFSP]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.sprc.org/bpr/section-III/suicide-and-aging-gatekeepers-workshop]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2745142</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[A Gatekeeper&#8217;s Workshop is a 4-hour gatekeeper training designed to decrease the incidence of suicide in older adults by training caregivers to (1) better understand the difference between normal aging and mental health problems/challenges, (2) identify common myths about aging and suicide, (3) identify suicide risk and protective factors in older adults, and (4) know under what circumstances their supervisor and/or manager should be informed of a possible suicide risk.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Sorrow of Suicide]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/issue/May2012/Feature1]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2535727</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Suicide is tragic. It cuts a life short, and it devastates the family, friends and loved ones left behind. Those who survive a suicide attempt might end up with severe disability or other injuries. The children of people who die by suicide are more likely to later die by suicide themselves. With such extreme consequences, why would anyone make the dire decision to choose death over life?]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Forever Edmond, Never Again]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://foreveredmond.com/]]></link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello and welcome to the homepage of Forever Edmond &#8211; run to remember, run to refuse, run for a reason! Thank you for visiting our site!
 
We are so excited to have you learn more about our run, our reasoning, and how you can be a part of the solution!]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[New intervention may help identify and improve care for adolescents at risk for suicide]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.healthcanal.com/mental-health-behavior/32571-New-Intervention-May-Help-Identify-and-Improve-Care-for-Adolescents-Risk-for-Suicide.html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2510281</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[A three-year study by investigators at Nationwide Children&#8217;s Hospital and Cincinnati Children&#8217;s Hospital will test a new suicide prevention intervention targeting adolescents in the emergency department. The new intervention is called Suicidal Teens Accessing Treatment after an ED Visit (STAT-ED) and includes family engagement, problem solving, assistance with referral, and limited case management. The goal of the intervention is to maximize the initiation of mental health treatment and aftercare among adolescents screening positive for previously unrecognized suicide risk during visits to the ED. Among other questions, the researchers will examine whether the intervention is more effective than enhanced usual care (which consists of a brief consultation and a mental health referral) in reducing suicidal ideation and depression symptoms after emergency department discharge.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Depression Rates Rise for Girls During Teen Years]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.philly.com/philly/health/HealthDay667194_20120731_Depression_Rates_Rise_for_Girls_During_Teen_Years.html?cmpid=138896554]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2510827</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[According to a new Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) report, Data Spotlight: Depression Triples between the Ages of 12 and 15 among Adolescent Girls, about 5 percent of 12-year-old girls experienced a major depressive episode in the past year, compared with 15 percent of 15-year-old girls, a threefold increase. The report also found that girls aged 12 to 17 were at triple the risk of experiencing a major depressive episode when compared to boys (12 percent vs. 4.5 percent). 1 This information "is important for both prevention and treatment," said Richard McKeon, chief of the suicide prevention at SAMHSA.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ODMHSAS/Garrett Lee Smith - Oklahoma Suicide Prevention]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.youthtoday.org/view_article.cfm?article_id=5486]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2510600</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[At a panel discussion at this year&#8217;s Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit, researchers and anti-bullying advocates discussed the positive and negative effects of increased media coverage of bullying incidents culminating in suicide. According to Nicole Cardarelli of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the increased media attention devoted to bullying has resulted in more public awareness and grassroots involvement, and has motivated legislative action related to the issue. On the other hand, this &#8220;unprecedented attention,&#8221; as Cardarelli described it, has also sensationalized and oversimplified the issue of bullying and suicide.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Suicide now kills more Americans than car crashes: Study]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_129473.html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2510322</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Suicide is now the leading cause of injury deaths, according to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health. Study author Ian Rockett, a professor of epidemiology at West Virginia University, used data from the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics to determine that deaths from intentional and unintentional injury were 10 percent higher in 2009 than in 2000. During that time period, deaths from car crashes declined while deaths from poisoning, falls, and suicide rose. Rockett notes that many of the poisoning deaths may be intentional. &#8220;Suicides are terribly undercounted,&#8221; said Rockett. &#8220;I think the problem is much worse than official data would lead us to believe.&#8221;]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[49ers are the first NFL team to create a &#8220;it gets better&#8221; video]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2012/08/24/49ers-are-the-first-nfl-team-to-create-a-it-gets-better-video/]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2510422</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The San Francisco 49ers have become the first NFL team to produce an &#8220;It Gets Better&#8221; suicide prevention video. The &#8220;It Gets Better&#8221; video series offers encouragement to LGBT youth who are being harassed because of their sexual orientation. The video by the 49ers features several team members, including Donte Whitner. &#8220;On behalf of the entire 49ers organization, we are on your side, and we promise it gets better,&#8221; Whitner says in the video. The video has its roots in the efforts of Sean Chapin, a longtime 49ers fan, who urged the team to create the video and also started an online petition that was signed by sixteen thousand people.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ODMHSAS/Garrett Lee Smith - Oklahoma Suicide Prevention]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121009/NEWS/210090327]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2510278</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Patients who have recently attempted or threatened suicide and are being released from a hospital or psychiatric program often face gaps in discharge planning and services that can delay their access to needed follow-up care. According to Knesper, at least half of discharged patients don&#8217;t show up for their first outpatient appointment. Some organizations are working to change the picture for these patients, who are at increased risk for suicide in the months immediately after discharge. A new pilot project by the Cape Psych Center in Massachusetts will monitor youth who have recently attempted or threatened suicide and been released from a hospital or psychiatric program for 90 days to help them navigate barriers to treatment and make sure they get timely outpatient behavioral health appointments with a psychiatrist and therapist.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Watch Native Cry Outreach Alliance&#8217;s Gripping PSA for Natives Contemplating Suicide]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/08/06/watch-native-cry-outreach-alliances-gripping-psa-for-natives-contemplating-suicide-127501]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2510828</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Native Cry Outreach Alliance, an organization dedicated to suicide prevention within the Native American community, released a new public service announcement (PSA) aimed at Native Americans who are considering taking their own lives. The video features &#8220;real people who have lost loved ones to suicide, comments from professionals and educators hoping to reverse the high rates of suicide within Native communities, and an overall message of support.&#8221; Located in downtown Yuma, Arizona, the Native Cry Outreach Alliance will primarily serve the Quechan and Cocopah and expects to be fully operational by September 10 of this year, World Suicide Prevention Day.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Safety Planning for Veterans]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/abs/10.2105/AJPH.2011.300501?journalCode=ajph&]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2510325</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[SAFE VET, a brief intervention and intensive follow-up program for suicidal veterans, was found to be extremely acceptable to both veterans and mental health service providers. The intervention also showed promise in helping veterans cope with suicidal crises and seek mental health services following a crisis.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Responsible Reporting Guidelines]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22713977]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2510776</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Involving journalists in developing guidelines for responsible reporting of suicide can produce a &#8220;buy-in&#8221; that encourages more responsible reporting, which in turn can result in a decline in imitative (sometimes called &#8216;copycat&#8217;) suicides. According to the authors of an international review of the research literature on media guidelines, the participation of journalists also helps make sure that the guidelines, as well as training programs and dissemination activities, respond to the professional responsibilities and constraints of media professionals and the culture of their audiences.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[SAMHSA survey indicates 8.6 million adults had suicidal thoughts in the past year]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.samhsa.gov/data/spotlight/Spotl098SuicideByState2012.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2510276</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[SAMHSA has produced a fact sheet using combined data from the 2009 and 2010 National Survey of Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). Almost 4 percent of adults ages 18 and older participating in the survey reported that they had serious thoughts of suicide in the past year, an estimated 8.6 million in the U.S. population. This Data Spotlight features estimated prevalence of suicidal thoughts among adults by state.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Suicide Prevention as a Social Movement]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1943-278X.2011.00072.x/full]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2510282</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The authors of a recent article argue that suicide prevention practitioners, researchers, and advocates can have a greater impact if they understand the role of suicide prevention as a &#8220;social movement&#8221; &#8211; &#8220;an organized activity that encourages or discourages social change.&#8221; They also argue that a key step in the development of a social movement is a shared understanding of the movement&#8217;s history.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Retrospective Measures of Suicide Attempts in Youth]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.jahonline.org/article/S1054-139X(11)00127-3/abstract]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2510280</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Asking young people about prior suicide attempts can provide valuable and reliable information for mental health professionals as well as suicide researchers, according to the authors of an article published in Journal of Adolescent Health. The research also revealed that approximately 40 percent of young people who reported attempting suicide were in elementary or middle school at the time of their first attempt, a finding that suggests that prevention activities should be implemented in both elementary and middle schools, as well as high school.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Most suicidal teens don&#8217;t get professional help]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.nimh.nih.gov/science-news/2012/many-teens-considering-suicide-do-not-receive-specialized-mental-health-care.shtml]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2510275</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Most teens who are thinking of suicide or have already attempted suicide are not receiving appropriate mental health services, according to a recent analysis of nationally representative survey data. Between half and three-quarters of those surveyed who reported suicidal ideation had recent contact with a health provider, but most had three or fewer visits, and the majority did not receive specialized mental health care. Among youth surveyed, suicidal behavior was associated not only with major depression but also with other mental health problems such as anxiety, substance use, eating and behavior disorders, and physical health problems. The researchers emphasize the importance of incorporating a suicide risk assessment into regular physical and mental health care for teens, and suggest that teens should continue to be monitored for suicidal ideation and behaviors even while in treatment.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Preventing Suicide by Changing the Physical Environment]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://archpsyc.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1171960]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2510574</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[A checklist that helps staff identify and correct suicide risks in the physical environment of mental health units at Veterans Health Administration (VHA) hospitals is so effective that it should be used by other hospitals, according to the authors of a recent study. State and community suicide prevention practitioners can share these recommendations with local hospitals as a way to help them prevent psychiatric inpatient suicides.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Like Our Facebook Page]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=456049431105977&set=a.447773251933595.108297.426827864028134&type=1]]></link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[SPRC/AFSP add Online Counseling and Suicide Intervention Specialist to Section III]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.sprc.org/sites/sprc.org/files/bpr/OnlineCounseling.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2510273</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Online Counseling and Suicide Intervention Specialist (OCSIS) is an online training program that prepares both volunteers and professionals to detect, assess, and mitigate suicide risk in persons requesting or requiring text-only communications. Learners must successfully complete 130 exam items and practice challenges to complete the course, which consists of a highly structured, multimedia, interactive learning experience. OCSIS is available from the QPR Institute for a fee.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Lessons Learned Working Group (LLWG) produces Policies and Protocols Addressing the Needs of Youths]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.sprc.org/sites/sprc.org/files/library/LLWG_Policies%20and%20Protocols_2012.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2510274</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[This document provides recommendations for developing protocols designed to meet the immediate needs of adolescents and young adults who have expressed suicidal plans or have attempted suicide and guides organizations in the development and implementation of a suicide prevention or postvention protocol, regardless of the availability of on-staff mental health professionals. The LLWG includes participants from multiple agencies and key stakeholders in suicide prevention. It gathers information and evidence to inform the implementation of effective suicide prevention programs, identify areas for additional research and evaluation, and communicate and engage with the field about youth suicide prevention.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Tappan Zee replacement: New bridge to include upgrades to halt suicide]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012309080055&nclick_check=1]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2510323</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Plans for the new Tappan Zee Bridge (construction of which is expected to begin later this year or early next year) include safety improvements meant to prevent suicide. The current bridge has a five-foot, three-inch fence and eight phones connected to a suicide crisis center. The new bridge will have improved anti-climb fencing, video monitoring, and more telephones, according to the community liaison for the project. The anti-climb fencing will be used for the bridge&#8217;s bicycle and pedestrian lane, including the viewing areas. The team selected to build the new bridge will determine the height and design of the fencing.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[U.S. officials launch new strategy to prevent suicide]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/federal-eye/post/national-suicide-prevention-strategy-being-released-monday/2012/09/07/66102792-f92f-11e1-8b93-c4f4ab1c8d13_blog.html]]></link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[A new national strategy for suicide prevention was released on Monday. The new strategy outlines national priorities for reducing suicide over the next decade, including community-based approaches to reducing suicide and better identification and outreach to those at risk. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, who announced the launch of the new strategy, also announced $55.6 million in grant funding for suicide prevention programs. The U.S. surgeon general and the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention prepared the 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention report, which is the first major U.S. suicide prevention strategy document produced since 2001.

Date: Sep 10, 2012]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NIMH Looks at a New National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP)]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/media/video/nimh-director-talks-with-nimh-researcher-about-the-high-priority-research-strategies-of-suicide-prevention.shtml]]></link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Just prior to the launch of the 2012 revision to the NSSP, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) director Thomas Insel and Dr. Jane Pearson, Chief, NIMH Preventive Interventions, discussed the evolution of the NSSP from a broad to a more focused approach involving changing the conversation about suicide prevention, enhancing strategic use of data and engaging new players such as health and emergency care providers and employers. The interview and transcript are available on the NIMH website. Director Insel and Dr. Pearson are members of the Research Prioritization Task Force of the Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NIMH seeks input on enhancing suicide prevention for youth in emergency departments (EDs)]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-MH-12-035.html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2510277</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[EDs are seeing increasing numbers of youth presenting for psychiatric and substance abuse reasons, with suicidal behavior included as a common presenting complaint. There are few empirically based practices for suicide-specific screening, further evaluation of high-risk youth, or appropriate referrals for follow-up care that have been developed and/or tested in EDs. NIMH requests feedback from organizations and individuals to guide ED suicide prevention practice in areas including research, screening, intervention and continuity of care. Responses will be accepted through November 9, 2012.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Physical Illness and Suicide Risk]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22393218]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2510271</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[A study of 873 suicide cases and 17,460 controls indicated that the relationship among physical illness, suicide risk, and depression is complex and can vary with diagnosis, sex, and age. The authors of an article on this research suggest that although further work is needed to clarify these relationships, their results support the need to train health care providers in suicide risk assessment and management.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[DoD, VA roll out new suicide awareness effort]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.armytimes.com/news/2012/09/military-national-suicide-prevention-strategy-091012w/]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2510324</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[A new suicide prevention campaign called &#8220;Stand by Them: Help a Veteran&#8221; emphasizes the influence family members, friends, colleagues and others can have in preventing suicide among veterans. The Defense and Veterans Affairs departments announced the campaign, which includes a public service announcement called &#8220;Side by Side,&#8221; as part of the new national strategy for suicide prevention unveiled last week in Washington D.C.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[SPRC/AFSP add Connect Youth Leaders: Partnering with Adults in Youth Suicide Prevention to Section I]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.sprc.org/sites/sprc.org/files/bpr/Connect%20Youth%20Leaders%20BPR%20fact%20sheet%208-29-12.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2510328</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Connect Youth Leaders: Partnering with Adults in Youth Suicide Prevention is a two-day workshop for youth leaders and adults that prepares them to conduct Connect Youth Suicide Prevention training for teenage audiences. Connect Youth Leaders is based on Connect Suicide Prevention Training, a SPRC/AFSP Best Practices Registry program. This training takes into account developmental considerations of high school-age youth, as well as safe messaging guidelines. Connect Youth Leaders: Partnering with Adults in Youth Suicide Prevention is available from NAMI New Hampshire for a fee.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Antidepressants and Suicidal Behavior]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.healthstats.org/articles/Suicidal_Thoughts_and_Behavior.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2510473</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[A meta-analysis of clinical trials of several widely used antidepressants found no evidence that these medications increased the risk of suicidal ideation or behavior in children and young adults. This contradicts an earlier analysis by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that led the agency to require a &#8220;black box&#8221; warning on antidepressants for this age group.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Continuity of care for suicide prevention and research]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.sprc.org/sites/sprc.org/files/library/continuityofcare.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2510279</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a comprehensive report offering recommendations for the ongoing care of patients at risk for suicide who have been treated in emergency departments and hospitals. Based on an encyclopedic review and analysis of existing research, the 150-page report was authored by David Knesper, M.D., Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, and is the first review of continuity of care as a means to prevent suicide. The report includes ten principles for improved continuity of care, and provides real-world examples of seven integrated systems of care in the U.S. and Europe. Other key recommendations for practice and research address: targeting high-risk individuals; improving education and training for suicide risk assessment; responding to patients who have become disengaged from treatment; coordinating care; and improving infrastructure to provide continuity of care.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[New Intervention May Help Identify and Improve Care for Adolescents at Risk for Suicide]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.healthcanal.com/mental-health-behavior/32571-New-Intervention-May-Help-Identify-and-Improve-Care-for-Adolescents-Risk-for-Suicide.html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2504431</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Columbus, OH - Investigators at Nationwide Children&#8217;s Hospital and Cincinnati Children&#8217;s Hospital Medical Center are hoping to better identify adolescents at risk for suicide and improve how these at-risk children receive follow up mental health treatment.  Thanks to a $1.2 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the two hospitals will conduct a three-year study to test a new intervention targeting adolescents during emergency department visits.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Characteristics of juvenile suicide in confinement]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/214434.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2503164</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[This publication examines 110 juvenile suicides that occurred in confinement between 1995 and 1999. It describes the demographic characteristics and social history of victims and examines the characteristics of the facilities in which the suicides took place. Drawing on this data, the researchers offer recommendations to prevent suicides in juvenile facilities.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Linking Youth to Mental Health Services]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://psychiatryonline.org/article.aspx?articleid=179989]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2503192</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8226;	The National Strategy for Suicide Prevention calls for increasing the percentage of patients who receive mental health care following emergency department (ED) treatment for a suicide attempt. A recent randomized controlled trial found that a brief family therapy session in the ED, combined with follow-up telephone calls, increased the proportion of young people who received mental health care after a suicide-related ED visit. Unfortunately, neither the intervention nor follow-up mental health care reduced the rate of subsequent suicide attempts, ideation, or related clinical problems (e.g. severe depression). The authors of an article on this research argue that their results demonstrate &#8220;the importance of developing effective outpatient mental health treatments and services.&#8221;]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[International News : Nunavut study reveals widespread mental distress, suicidal thoughts, childhood]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.nunatsiaqonline.ca/stories/article/65674nunavut_study_reveals_widespread_mental_distress_suicidal_thoughts/]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2503270</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8226;	For the first time, data related to mental health and wellness gathered across Inuit communities in 2007 and 2008 as part of the Qanuippitali Inuit Health Survey has been released. The data show that almost half (48 percent) of respondents had thought about suicide at some point in their lives, and over a quarter (29 percent) had attempted suicide. According to researchers at McGill University's psychiatry department, the data revealed by the questionnaire show that suicide and intimate partner violence are high-priority areas for prevention efforts. "This information will provide the context for whether or not we're actually improving the mental health of the population or doing all we can to prevent suicide," said Nata Obed, director of social development at Inuit advocacy organization Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Too often, suicidal patients leave the hospital without a good plan]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.sprc.org/library_resources/items/continuity-care-suicide-prevention-and-research]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2503268</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Patients who have recently attempted or threatened suicide and are being released from a hospital or psychiatric program often face gaps in discharge planning and services that can delay their access to needed follow-up care. If patients have to wait weeks to get an appointment, &#8220;what does that say?&#8221; asked David J. Knesper, a psychiatrist at the University of Michigan. &#8220;That message says, &#8216;Buddy, you are on your own.&#8217; &#8221;]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[LEADS For Youth added to the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP) and]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://nrepp.samhsa.gov/ViewIntervention.aspx?id=269]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2503272</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[LEADS For Youth( Linking Education and Awareness of Depression and Suicide) is a curriculum for high school students in grades 9-12 that is designed to increase knowledge of depression and suicide, modify perceptions of depression and suicide, increase knowledge of suicide prevention resources, and improve intentions to engage in help-seeking behaviors. The curriculum addresses such topics as depression and its symptoms, the link between depression and suicide, the risk and protective factors associated with suicide, the warning signs of suicide, seeking help and overcoming barriers to seeking help, and school and community suicide prevention resources.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[California launches suicide prevention website]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.suicideispreventable.org/]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2503269</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8226;	The California Mental Health Services Authority has announced the official launch of the Know the Signs campaign website. Know the Signs is a statewide suicide prevention campaign built on three messages: Know the signs. Find the words. Reach out. &#8220;While the signs for suicide can be subtle, they are there,&#8221; said Anara Guard, researcher at Education Development Center Inc. and suicide prevention advisor to the campaign. &#8220;The campaign goals are to educate people on what those signs are, to recognize them when they are present, and how to intervene early before the situation becomes critical.&#8221;]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Men's mental fitness gets a workout]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.workoutapp.ie/]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2503161</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8226;	A new free online training tool called Work Out, which is supported by the National Office for Suicide Prevention and the Institute of Public Health, is intended to promote positive mental health behaviors and help-seeking among men. The tool is based on principles of cognitive behavioral therapy and includes self-tests and a series of brief online interventions called missions. Users are encouraged to make changes in behavior or thinking to improve the way they feel and the way they respond to challenges or solve problems. If test results show that a user seems to be under pressure, they may be directed to a relevant page on the Reachout.com website, which provides information on a number of different topics related to mental health.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Report looks at juvenile jail suicide prevention in Memphis]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.jacksonsun.com/viewart/20121014/NEWS01/310140010/Report-looks-juvenile-jail-suicide-prevention-Memphis]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2503163</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8226;	National jail suicide prevention expert Lindsay Hayes is recommending that the juvenile jail in Memphis take steps to protect youth in custody from self-harm. Hayes was brought in as part of an ongoing overhaul of Shelby County Juvenile Court and its detention center. His recommendations include increased training for staff members; more intense screening and treatment of troubled youth; and the creation of a comprehensive medical and mental health program.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Suicide is epidemic for American Indian youth: What more can be done?]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://100r.org/2012/10/indian-youth-suicide-soars/]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2503191</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;We need more mental-health services to save the lives of our youngest First Americans,&#8221; said Byron Dorgan, who chaired the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs for 18 years. &#8220;Tribes and nonprofits may get two- or three-year grants to address an issue that cannot possibly be resolved in that amount of time.&#8221; Tradition, ceremonies, and rituals can serve as important protective factors, according to those who provide health services to Native youth. Several experts interviewed for this article said that more effort should be focused on Native boys and young men, for whom traditional rituals have become scarce as traditional male activities such as hunting have declined.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[SPRC/AFSP add Veterans on Campus to Section III: Education & Training Programs of the Best Practices]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.sprc.org/sites/sprc.org/files/bpr/VeteransOnCampus.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2503190</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8226;	Veterans on Campuses a 30-minute, online, interactive training simulation in which users engage in three simulated experiences that address common challenges affecting student veterans&#8217; ability to succeed in an academic setting. University and college faculty and staff learn how to (1) refer student veterans to appropriate on- and off-campus resources, (2) manage a classroom discussion concerning a veteran-sensitive issue, and (3) speak with a student veteran struggling with psychological distress and academic work and connect them with support services, including mental health services, on and off campus. Veterans on Campus is available from Kognito Interactive for a fee.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[SAMHSA survey indicates 8.6 million adults had suicidal thoughts in the past year]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.samhsa.gov/data/spotlight/Spotl098SuicideByState2012.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2503108</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[SAMHSA has produced a fact sheet using combined data from the 2009 and 2010 National Survey of Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). Almost 4 percent of adults ages 18 and older participating in the survey reported that they had serious thoughts of suicide in the past year, an estimated 8.6 million in the U.S. population. This Data Spotlight features estimated prevalence of suicidal thoughts among adults by state.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NIMH seeks input on enhancing suicide prevention for youth in emergency departments (EDs)]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-MH-12-035.html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2503134</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8226;	EDs are seeing increasing numbers of youth presenting for psychiatric and substance abuse reasons, with suicidal behavior included as a common presenting complaint. There are few empirically based practices for suicide-specific screening, further evaluation of high-risk youth, or appropriate referrals for follow-up care that have been developed and/or tested in EDs. NIMH requests feedback from organizations and individuals to guide ED suicide prevention practice in areas including research, screening, intervention and continuity of care. Responses will be accepted through November 9, 2012.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[SPRC/AFSP add Preventing Suicide through Improved Training in Suicide Risk Assessment and Care to Se]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.sprc.org/sites/sprc.org/files/bpr/PreventingSuicideImprovedTrng.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2503271</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8226;	Developed by the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) Task Force on Improving Clinical Competency in Suicide, Preventing Suicide through Improved Training in Suicide Risk Assessment and Care addresses the fact that only 50 percent of psychologists, 25 percent of social workers, and 6 percent of counselors have training in suicide risk assessment. The task force made one general recommendation and five specific recommendations to improve this situation. Preventing Suicide through Improved Training in Suicide Risk Assessment and Care is available from the AAS website without charge.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Depression Rates Rise for Girls During Teen Years]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_127773.html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2387522</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Experts say parents should take signs seriously, intervene early.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Suicide prevention after traumatic brain injury: a randomized controlled trial of a program for the]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21734512]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2378689</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[To evaluate the efficacy of a psychological treatment to reduce moderate to severe hopelessness after severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ODMHSAS/Garrett Lee Smith - Oklahoma Suicide Prevention]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.save.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewPage&page_ID=8487EDB5-F47C-0700-EBDDEBAF3DA40DC1]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2378626</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Suicide is a big issue in the American Indian community today.  In this complex and often overwhelming world, people sometimes find themselves feeling hopeless, as if their lives are insignificant, as if they don&#8217;t matter. But each of us matter. Our lives have a purpose.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NFL launches wellness and suicide prevention initiative]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://nfllifeline.org/]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2378690</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The National Football League (NFL) has launched the NFL Life Line as part of a broader wellness initiative for the entire NFL family. The NFL Life Line is a free, confidential, and independently operated crisis counseling service for current and former players, coaches, team and league staff, and their family members.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Effects of antidepressants on suicidal thoughts and behavior differ by age group]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.ahrq.gov/research/aug12/0812RA14.htm]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2378920</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued black box warnings on the use of antidepressants by children, adolescents, and young adults. These warnings were based on the occurrence of suicidal thoughts and attempts, not on actual suicides. A re-analysis of data from 41 previous studies that included 9,185 patients has found no evidence of increased suicide risk in children and adolescents ages 7-18 receiving active medication. Relative to placebo, depression symptoms lessened among treated patients in this group. However, unlike the older population, there was no greater decrease of suicidal thoughts and behavior in treated versus control subjects.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Suicide prevention after traumatic brain injury: a randomized controlled trial of a program for the]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21734512]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2378767</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[To evaluate the efficacy of a psychological treatment to reduce moderate to severe hopelessness after severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[&#8226;	Department of Defense (DoD) releases new smartphone application]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://t2health.org/apps/lifearmor]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2378794</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[What is the purpose of LifeArmor:
LifeArmor is intended to provide information, assessment, and self-management tools for common mental health problems in the military community]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Talking to Kids and Teens About Social Media and Sexting]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/news-features-and-safety-tips/Pages/Talking-to-Kids-and-Teens-About-Social-Media-and-Sexting.aspx?nfstatus=401&nftoken=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2332500</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Today&#8217;s teens and &#8220;tweens&#8221; are connected to one another, and to the world, via digital technology  more than any previous generation. Recent data suggests that social media (SM) venues like Facebook and MySpace have surpassed e-mail as the preferred method of communication in all age groups. While today&#8217;s tweens and teens may be more digitally savvy than their parents, their lack of maturity and life experience can quickly get them into trouble with these new social venues.  For this reason, it is imperative that parents talk with their children of all ages about social media and monitor their online SM use to help them navigate this new online social world. How parents talk with their kids and teens will vary slightly by age depending on the topic being discussed. These tips will help you start that journey with your family.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Absolute and Relative Morbidity Burdens Attributable to Various Illnesses and]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://timemilitary.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/article-1.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2317417</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[perceptions of the relative &#8220;importance&#8221;
of various conditions in
military populations oft en determine
the natures, extents, and priorities
for resources for primary, secondary, and
tertiary prevention activities. However,
perceptions of the importance of conditions
are inherently subjective; hence, they
may have weak relationships with objective
measures of their impacts on health,
fi tness, military operational eff ectiveness,]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[101st puts help for soldiers at 'point of need']]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.theleafchronicle.com/article/20120514/NEWS01/305140025/101st-puts-help-soldiers-point-need-?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE&gcheck=1&nclick_check=1]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2317416</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[FORT CAMPBELL, KY. &#8212; The 101st Airborne Division announced a comprehensive preventative health initiative on Monday designed to put behavioral health assets for soldiers &#8220;at the point of need.&#8221;]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[CDC&#8217;s Guide to Writing for Social Media Released]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://blogs.cdc.gov/healthoutloud/2012/05/01/cdcs-guide-to-writing-for-social-media-released/]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2313259</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[CDC&#8217;s Guide to Writing for Social Media was written to provide guidance and share the lessons learned in more than three years of creating social media messages in CDC health communication campaigns, activities, and emergency response efforts. In this guide, you will find information to help you write more effectively using multiple social media channels, particularly Facebook, Twitter, and mobile phone text messaging.  Some of the topics covered:]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[More Mental Health Care Urged for Kids Who Self-Harm]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_125589.html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2307684</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Doctors have long known that some kids suffering severe emotional turmoil find relief in physical pain -- cutting or burning or sticking themselves with pins to achieve a form of release.

But researchers now are questioning whether enough is being done to reach out to these young people and help them before they do themselves irreparable damage.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Gay, Lesbian  and Bisexual Adolescents]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.aacap.org]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2299752</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Growing up is a demanding and challenging task for every adolescent. One important aspect is forming one's sexual identity. All children explore and experiment sexually as part of normal development. This sexual behavior may be with members of the same or opposite sex. For many adolescents, thinking about and/or experimenting with people of the same sex may cause concerns and anxiety regarding their sexual orientation. For others, even thoughts or fantasies may cause anxiety.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Feeling Suicidal]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.girlshealth.gov/feelings/suicide/index.cfm]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2299753</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Thinking about suicide often goes along with stressful events and feeling sad. Some teens feel so overwhelmed and sad that they think they will never feel better. Some things that can cause these feelings include:]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Suicide- A Preventable Tragedy]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://blog.samhsa.gov/2012/05/03/suicide-a-preventable-tragedy/]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2287145</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Recent news stories about reported deaths by suicide among professional athletes, including most recently former NFL player Junior Seau, have raised attention to this tragic public health issue.  Suicide is complex, as is its impact on others especially when it involves a public figure. Loved ones, the community, and fans are left with a tremendous sense of loss and questions about why it happened, and what could have been done to prevent it.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Violence Prevention]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.cdc.gov/ViolencePrevention/suicide/definitions.html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2287144</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[CDC recently released its document Self-Directed Violence Surveillance: Uniform Definitions and Recommended Data Elements, version 1.0.  This document is meant to promote and improve the ability of individuals and organizations to gather self-directed violence (SDV) surveillance data.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Coping with Stress After a Traumatic Event]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[www.cdc.gov]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2287143</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[After surviving a disaster or act of violence, people may feel dazed or even numb. They may also feel sad, helpless, or anxious. In spite of the tragedy, some people just feel happy to be alive.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Mental and Emotional Well-Being]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.nphw.org/tools-and-tips/themes/mental-and-emotional-well-being]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2246805</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Download fact sheet
By identifying the signs of depression and suicide early and referring people to the appropriate resources, Americans can reduce their risk of devastating mental health issues. Even small preventive changes can make a big difference. Here are some tips to help create a more mentally and emotionally healthy community:]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Suicide, mental health among veterans is focus of American Journal of Public Health issue]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.publichealthnewswire.org/?p=2287]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2246803</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Given the growing burden of health concerns among U.S. veterans, the American Journal of Public Health dedicated a special issue on veterans&#8217; mental health and suicide prevention]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Is prevention a smart investment? You bet]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.publichealthnewswire.org/?p=803]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2246804</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[We all know the key to a smart investment is a good rate of return. It&#8217;s a rule of thumb that Congress and the administration have taken to heart in the passage of the Affordable Care Act, adopting the get-the-most-bang-for-your-buck principle to help Americans care for their health in the same way they care for... Learn more at PublicHealthNewswire.org]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Acting on What We Know:]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/alt_formats/fnihb-dgspni/pdf/pubs/suicide/prev_youth-jeunes-eng.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2225450</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Suicide among First Nations youth has been occurring at an
alarming rate in recent years. Statistics show an Aboriginal suicide
rate two to three times higher than the non-Aboriginal rate for
Canada, and within the youth age group the Aboriginal suicide rate
is estimated to be five to six times higher than that of non-Aboriginal
youth .]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Suicide among racial/ethnic populations in the U.S.: American Indians/Alaska Natives]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.sprc.org/sites/sprc.org/files/library/AI_ANFactSheet.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2225452</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[This fact sheet is one of four that summarize data and research on suicidal behavior among particular racial and ethnic populations. It reports on mortality from 2004-2008; suicidal behavior (attempts and ideation); suicide among youth, strengths and protective factors, and risk factors among American Indians and Alaska Natives living in the United States.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Ensuring the seventh generation: A youth suicide prevention toolkit for tribal child welfare program]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.nicwa.org/YouthSuicidePreventionToolkit/YSPToolkit.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2225451</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[This toolkit is intended for tribal child welfare workers and care providers. It discusses: child and youth suicide risk factors; specific risk factors associated with children served in child welfare; warning signs for caseworkers and care providers to be alert to; suicide prevention and intervention strategies that can be applied in child welfare agencies; and mobilization of support networks around particular children.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Adolescent Suicide Prevention]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.sprc.org/sites/sprc.org/files/library/AdolescentSP_ProgramManuaPH_ModelNA_Communities.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2225453</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[This manual describes the Adolescent Suicide Prevention Program, why the Program was developed, how it was created, and how it was maintained for sixteen (16) years, from 1989 to 2005.
Based on the principles of community involvement, ownership, culturally framed, and public health approaches, the Adolescent Suicide Prevention Program emphasized community, school, outreach, surveillance, innovative behavioral health programs, ongoing Program evaluation, and sustainability.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[American Indian/Alaska Native National Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan 2011 &#8211; 2015]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Behavioral/documents/AIANNationalSPStrategicPlan.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2225449</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Mission
The mission of the Indian Health Service is to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level.

Goal
To ensure that comprehensive, culturally acceptable personal and public health services are available and accessible to American Indian and Alaska Native people.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Overview for Mental health Practitioners Working with Youth in the Juvenile Justice System]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.tapartnership.org/docs/jjResource_mentalHealthPrimer.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2210656</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[A Primer for Mental Health Practitioners Working With Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System provides an overview for mental health practitioners working with youth involved in the juvenile justice system, emphasizing emerging research and practices.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Church-Based Social Support and Suicidality]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22023642]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2210879</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[This study explores the relationship between church-based informal social support and lifetime prevalence of suicide ideation and attempts within a representative sample of African American and Black Caribbean adults]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[New Directions for Behavioral Health Funding and Implications for Youth]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.tapartnership.org/docs/jjResource_behavioralHealthFunding.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2210657</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[New Directions for Behavioral Health Funding and Implications for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System explores how different funding sources meet the behavioral health needs of youth involved in the juvenile justice system.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ODMHSAS/Garrett Lee Smith - Oklahoma Suicide Prevention]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.samhsa.gov/preventionweek/]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2210618</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[National Prevention Week is a new annual health observance supported by SAMHSA that celebrates the work that community organizations and individuals do year-round to prevent substance abuse and promote mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being.

National Prevention Week will take place May 20-26, 2012 and this year&#8217;s theme is We are the ones. How are you taking action?]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Screening and Assessment in Juvenile Justice Systems]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.tapartnership.org/docs/jjResource_screeningAssessment.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2210676</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Identifying Mental Health Needs and Risk of Reoffending explains why juvenile justice agencies and their partners must use screening and assessment tools for mental health needs and risk of reoffending when planning the most effective course of action for youth.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Suicide and Bullying]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.sprc.org/sites/sprc.org/files/library/Suicide_Bullying_Issue_Brief.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2210898</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[This issue brief examines the relationship between suicide and bullying among children and adolescents,
with special attention to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth. It also explores strategies for preventing these problems.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Golden Gate Bridge Suicides Increase]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/08/golden-gate-bridge-suicides-increase-in-2011_n_1332456.html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2210619</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[As the Golden Gate Bridge celebrates its 75th birthday this year, the San Francisco landmark also notes another milestone--a sharp increase in the number of people who have jumped to their deaths from its walkways.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Warning Signs of Suicide]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/GetHelp/SuicideWarningSigns.aspx]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2210567</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[These signs may mean someone is at risk for suicide. Risk is greater if a behavior is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. Seek help as soon as possible by contacting a mental health professional or by calling the Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) if you or someone you know exhibits any of the following signs:]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[New Report is the First to Present State-Level Findings on Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/suicide/suicidal_thoughts.html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2190305</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Every 15 minutes, someone dies by suicide in this country. And for every person who dies, there are many more who think about, plan or attempt suicide. &#8220;Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among Adults &gt; 18 Years &#8211; United States, 2008-2009,&#8221; a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, examines that pattern among adults, 18 years and older, in the United States by state.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[CDC: The U.S. Suicide Rate Continues to Rise]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://thecheckup.com/cdc-the-u-s-suicide-rate-continues-to-rise/]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2190307</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. suicide rate is the highest in 15 years, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The report found the suicide rate has been on the rise since 2000, and hit its highest point in 2009.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Suicide Prevention]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/suicide/]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2190306</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Suicide is a serious public health problem that can have lasting harmful effects on individuals, families, and communities. While its causes are complex and determined by multiple factors, the goal of suicide prevention is simple: Reduce factors that increase risk (i.e. risk factors) and increase factors that promote resilience (i.e. protective factors). Ideally, prevention addresses all levels of  influence: individual, relationship, community, and societal.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Help seeking and mental health service utilization among college students with a history of suicide]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds%5B%5D=citjournalarticle_340961_18]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2190303</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Most students had some contact with treatment, but family and friends might be important gatekeepers for facilitating treatment access.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Oklahoma health official right to push suicide awareness]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://newsok.com/oklahoma-health-official-right-to-push-suicide-awareness/article/3650729#ixzz1n1ylgJCR]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2190302</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[BEING a national leader can be good or bad news, depending on the category. Oklahoma finds itself in both situations on a spectrum of health-related rankings. The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, led by Commissioner Terri White, has successes and frustrations to share.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among Adults]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/ss6013a1.htm?s_cid=ss6013a1_e]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2190304</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Problem/Condition: Suicidal thoughts and behaviors are important public health concerns in the United States. In 2008, a total of 36,035 persons died as a result of suicide, and approximately 666,000 persons visited hospital emergency departments for nonfatal, self-inflicted injuries. State-level data on suicide-related issues are needed to help establish program priorities and to evaluate the effectiveness of suicide prevention strategies. Public health surveillance with timely and consistent exchange of data between data collectors and prevention program implementers allows prevention program practitioners to implement effective prevention and control activities.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Recommendations for Reporting on Suicide]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://reportingonsuicide.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/Recommendations14.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2189538</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Suicide is a public health issue. Media and online coverage of suicide deaths may be newsworthy. However, the way media cover suicide can influence behavior negatively by contributing to contagion or positively by encouraging help-seeking.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Recommendations for Reporting on Suicide]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://reportingonsuicide.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/Recommendations14.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2169860</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Suicide is a public health issue. Media and online coverage of suicide should be informed by using best practices. Some suicide deaths may be newsworthy. However, the way media covers suicide can influence behavior negatively by contributing to contagion or positively by encouraging help-seeking.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Meth and Suicide Prevention E-Newsletter Announcement]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.nihb.org/behavioral_health/mspi_newsletter.php]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2160474</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention E-Newsletter is produced by the National Indian Health Board and made possible through funding from the Indian Health Service for the Methamphetamine Suicide Prevention Initiative (MSPI) &#8211; a national pilot demonstration project focused on addressing two of the most pressing public health concerns in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities - methamphetamine use and suicide.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Edmond school counselor earns national praise]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://newsok.com/edmond-school-counselor-earns-national-praise/article/3637280#ixzz1kZt8Mr6h]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2158351</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Ken Elliott, a counselor at Sunset Elementary School in Edmond, is among six finalists headed to the nation's capital to be honored by the American School Counselor Association.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[SPRC/AFSP add the Riverside Trauma Center Postvention Protocols to Section III of the Best Practices]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www2.sprc.org/sites/sprc.org/files/Riversidetrauma.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2155625</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[SPRC/AFSP add the Riverside Trauma Center Postvention Protocols to Section III of the Best Practices]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Pediatric Suicide-Related Presentations: A Systematic Review of Mental Health Care in the Emergency]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.annemergmed.com/article/S0196-0644(10)00216-7/abstract]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2155680</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Transition interventions appear most promising for reducing suicide-related outcomes and improving post-ED treatment adherence. Use of similar interventions and outcome measures in future studies would enhance the ability to derive strong recommendations from the clinical evidence in this area.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Primary Care Physicians' Responses to Older Adults Expressing Thoughts of Suicide]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[https://springerlink3.metapress.com/content/f23n261487270m58/resource-secured/?target=fulltext.pdf&sid=or2cnns1xasoghkavswecevb&sh=www.springerlink.com]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2155628</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Primary Care Physicians' Responses to Older Adults Expressing Thoughts of Suicide]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Best Practices Registry Section III: Adherence to Standards]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www2.sprc.org/sites/sprc.org/files/AtRiskED.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2155627</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[At-Risk in the ED is a one-hour, online, interactive training simulation that teaches Emergency Department (ED) staff how to (1) recognize patients who exhibit warning signs of suicide and substance abuse risk, (2) screen patients for suicide and substance abuse risk, and (3) respond to patients who screen positive for suicide and substance abuse risk. It is available from Kognito Interactive for a fee.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Riverside Trauma Center Postvention Protocols]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.riversidetraumacenter.org/documents/RiversideTraumaCenerPostventionGuidelines6_24_11.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2155626</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The Riverside Trauma Center Postvention Protocols provide communities and organizations with recommendations for how to respond to suicide deaths in a way that can help restore functioning to the organization, facilitate the grieving process, and decrease the risk of contagion. The protocols are available from the Riverside Trauma Center at no charge.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Texting hotline gets attention in suicide-prevention efforts]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/220750/]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2155679</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Minnesota&#8217;s suicide call center is getting as many cell-phone text messages from teens in a day as it used to get phone calls from teens in a month.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Article: Teens and Mental Health]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.healthyminds.org/More-Info-For/Teens.aspx]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2137857</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Teenage years can be stressful and challenging. Yet, you may wonder whether a teen is experiencing just the typical &#8220;growing pains&#8221; or a real mental health problem.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Article about suicide]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/suicide.html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2137856</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Suicide is the eleventh most common cause of death in the United States. People may consider suicide when they are hopeless and can't see any other solution to their problems. Often it's related to serious depression, alcohol or substance abuse, or a major stressful event.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[SPRC Training: online course]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://training.sprc.org/]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2110808</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[SPRC is pleased to announce that the Suicide Prevention Online Training website has been redesigned to include multimedia components and enhanced navigation features. 
 
SPRC is now offering a new online course, titled Choosing and Implementing a Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training Program.
The course will help participants:
&#8226;  understand the role of gatekeeper training;  
&#8226;  decide if a gatekeeper training program is right for their school, organization, or community;  
&#8226;   involve stakeholders;  
&#8226;   choose, implement, and evaluate a gatekeeper training program;  
&#8226;   provide ongoing support to sustain the program]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Suicide and Bullying]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/App_Files/Media/PDF/sprc.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2096857</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[This issue brief examines the relationship between suicide and bullying among children and adolescents,
with special attention to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth. It also explores strategies for preventing these problems.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Article: Tulsa suicide rate may break record this year]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.newson6.com/story/16096027/tulsa-suicide-rate-may-break-record-this-year]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2092034</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[TULSA, Oklahoma - Tulsa is set to have a record number of suicides this year. There were 80 in all of last year and we are already at 80 so far this year.
&nbsp;
Detectives worry we'll end the year at around 100, which would be the highest year ever. No one can really explain the increase, but experts want people to know help is available.
&nbsp;
Oklahoma ranks 10th in the nation for suicides.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Article: Mayo Clinic list helps spot mental illnesses in kids]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/wellness/132788583.html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2075636</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The Mayo Clinic released a list of warning signs Friday showing whether children might have mental disorders -- a tool designed to ensure that parents and doctors catch mental illness early without alarming parents of healthy children.

The 11 "action signs" are written in everyday English instead of medical jargon, with language created through interviews with 6,000 U.S. parents and children.

NOTE: THE TOOLKIT DISCUSSED IN THIS ARTICLE IS LINKED IN THE POST, "THE ACTION SIGNS PROJECT."]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Action Signs Project]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.thereachinstitute.org/files/documents/action-signs-toolkit-final.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2075635</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[A toolkit to help parents, educators and health professionals identify children at behavioral and emotional risk.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Register for a Webinar: Place Matters:  A Conversation about Rural America and Social Determinants]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://events.tapartnership.org/register.php?eid=47]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2075633</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Date/Time: November 16, 2011, 2:00 &#8211; 3:30 pm (CST). Registration closes Tuesday, Nov. 15, 4:00 pm (CST).  
This webinar will introduce these four broad types of rural places, and explore their relationship to social determinants of health, as a way to present useful and practical information that can be beneficial to rural communities working to promote behavioral health equity for children and their families.  Presenters will explore how this information can help communities achieve their desired outcomes. Participants will be engaged in discussion about the challenges and opportunities ahead for leaders and their partners across systems who are working to reduce disparities in rural communities.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[DHHS launches new adolescent health website]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.hhs.gov/ash/oah]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2075689</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The Office of Adolescent Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched a new website on adolescent health issues, including physical, mental and reproductive health, substance abuse and healthy relationships. The website includes national and state fact sheets, information and tips for parents and adults about talking with adolescents, research summaries, adolescent health resources from across federal agencies, and opportunities to catch up on the latest news in adolescent health.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Webinar: American Indian and Alaska Native Youth & Mental Illness: Reaching Troubled Teens]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://bit.ly/vpp9xG]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2075637</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Date and Time: November 9, 2011, 12:00-1:15 p.m. CST.  This webinar, co-sponsored by the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute and the TeenScreen National Center, will highlight the impact of school and clinic-based screening programs and offer hands-on tips for incorporating adolescent screening in tribal communities. Patrick Carroll, a specialist in adolescent medicine, will discuss his screening experiences at the Navajo Area Indian Health Service. Ren&eacute;e Ouellet of the La Frontera-EMPACT-Suicide Prevention Center will highlight the school-based screening efforts in the Gila River Indian Ak-Chin Indian Communities. Christina Newport, Program Manager at the TeenScreen National Center, will provide an overview of TeenScreen&#8217;s program and resources]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Article: Bisexual Teens at Highest Risk of Bullying and Suicide]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://psychcentral.com/news/2011/11/02/bisexual-teens-at-highest-risk-of-bullying-and-suicide/30961.html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2075634</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth and those questioning their sexuality are at greater risk of suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts, bullying by their peers and truancy, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Illinois.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Suicide and Bullying: The Long Term Effects]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.sprc.org/library/Suicide_Bullying_Issue_Brief.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2075663</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The authors of a study on the long-term effects of bullying recommend that questions about bullying be included in suicide screening protocols. This recommendation is based on their findings that high school students who were frequently bullied, bullied others, or both, and who also experienced suicidal ideation, suicidal behavior, depression, or substance abuse were more likely to be functionally impaired, depressed, or suicidal at the end of a four-year follow-up period than students who were frequently involved in bullying, but did not experience any of the other risk factors]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Murder, Suicide Top Medical Deaths in Pregnancy]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_118011.html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2070021</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Expectant mothers are more likely to die from murder or suicide than several of the most common pregnancy-related medical problems, U.S. researchers have found.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Experts Design 'Toolkit' to Help Spot Teens With Mental Health Issues]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_118091.html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2068080</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Article from Health Day News: Because many adolescents with mental health problems are never diagnosed and treated, an expert team has come up with a "toolkit" aimed at identifying those kids and getting them the right help.

"One in 10 youths have a mental health condition that is severe enough to impair functioning, either at home, school or in the community," said Gary Blau, chief of the child, adolescent and family branch of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Note: This is not the toolkit, but an article about the toolkit]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Estimated cost of Suicide in OK]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/documents/Cost_of_Suicide_OK_2005.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2068081</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[From the CDC: The estimated cost (including estimated lifetime work loss cost) of suicide in OK (2005) was $445,990,000.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Register to attend the 2nd Annual Campus Wellness Symposium for Higher Education]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.okhighered.org/ssherc/cwc.shtml]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2068079</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Second Annual Campus Wellness Symposium

Nov. 11, 2011.  
8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. (Registration begins at 8 a.m.).  
Moore Norman Technology Center, South Penn Campus, 
13301 S. Penn, Oklahoma City, OK 73170.  Individual Registration Cost is $40.  
The second annual symposium topics include sessions on alcohol and drug prevention, suicide prevention, gambling addiction, best practices in tobacco control, and more.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[International Survivors of Suicide Day]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://crossingsokc.org/wp-content/uploads/docs/campusmap.pdf#newwindow]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2063886</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and SOS Oklahoma Inc.
Invite you to International Survivors of Suicide Day on  November 19th 2011 at 1:00pm at Crossings Community Church,  
14900 N. Portland,  Oklahoma City, Ok. A map is linked above. The event will be held in the Pavilion Building (by parking lot number 9). This event is for anyone who has lost someone to suicide. It will be a day of remembrance, and learning about suicide grief. Light snacks, coffee and tea will be served. For more information: Cathy 405 213 5061, davesmomc@gmail.com]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[New Report is the First to Present State-Level Findings on Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/ss/ss6013.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2063898</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Every 15 minutes, someone dies by suicide in this country. And for every person who dies, there are many more who think about, plan or attempt suicide. The report &#8220;Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among Adults &gt; 18 Years &#8211; United States, 2008-2009,&#8221; a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, examines that pattern among adults, 18 years and older, in the United States by state.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Guidelines for Schools Responding to Death by Suicide]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=84286&libID=83971]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2063896</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[These guidelines are designed to help school administrators, teachers, and crisis team members respond to the needs of students and staff after a suicide has impacted the school environment as well as when an individual student&#8217;s life may be impacted by a suicide within the family.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Children and Loss: An Overview]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.promoxml.com/Artworks/389834_Preview.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2063889</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The death of a family member or friend is painful, and children and teens feel the loss strongly. Use this at-a-glance overview to learn some key facts about how children grieve and what you can do to help.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Guidelines for Responding to the Death of a Student or School Staff]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=77092&libID=76770]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2063895</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[This booklet is designed to help school administrators, teachers and crisis team members respond to the needs of students and staff after a loss such as the death of a student or staff member or when deaths occur that affect many people in the community.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Helping Schools Respond to Crisis]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/n/school-crisis/help/]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2063892</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement, based at Cincinnati Children&#8217;s Hospital Medical Center, was established to help schools plan for and respond to crisis events and the needs of schools and children related to crisis and bereavement.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[After a Suicide: Sample Letters  for Schools]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/n/school-crisis/resources/letters/]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2063897</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[To assist in times of need, the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement at Cincinnati Children&#8217;s has created templates of letters so notification statements can be quickly and easily prepared during times of loss. 

You can download these template letters in Microsoft Word format so they can be edited to suit your needs. They are also posted in portable document format (.pdf): 

Suicide Related Letters:
&#8226;Message to Students After a Suicide  
&#8226;Sample Letter to Parents After a Suicide 
&#8226;Staff Letter for Confirmed Death by Suicide 
&#8226;Staff Letter for Unconfirmed Death by Suicide  
Other Circumstance Letters 
&#8226;Sample Letter Parents  
&#8226;Sample Information Students 
&#8226;Sample Letter Staff]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[When an Entire School Is Affected: Making Sure All Students are Informed]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3754874&print=1]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2063890</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[After the death of a young person, one important consideration is making sure that all school mates have been informed about the death. On any given day, some students will not be at school. They may be out sick, away on a field trip for the day, or on a longer class trip to science camp or a music festival. How will students in each of these situations hear the information?]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Webinar: Re-building Personal Power with Native Girls]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://edc.adobeconnect.com/nsi-personalpower/event/registration.html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2063887</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Sponsored by: Native Streams Institute. Tawna Sanchez (Shoshone Bannock/Ute), Director of Family Service, Native American Youth and Family Center, will provide an overview of the &#8216;Real Health&#8217; curriculum currently being implemented at the Native American Youth and Family Center in Portland, Oregon. This curriculum was designed to address the overwhelming health issues of domestic violence and sexual assault in Indian Country. Our youth are our future and it is clear that the lessons they have learned from years of generational trauma are affecting their overall health and wellbeing. The curriculum gives youth tools and language for making health choices not only for themselves but for future generations. This webinar will take place on Thursday, Oct 27, from 12:00-1:30pm Eastern Time. Register using the link above.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[After a Loved One Dies: How Children Grieve and How Parents and Other Adults Can Support Them]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.scholastic.com/childrenandgrief/pdfs/Educators/GriefGuide.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2063891</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[When children get support from parents and other adults around them, it helps the entire family cope. The death of a loved one is difficult for everyone. Children feel the loss strongly. Parents are
coping with their own grief. If a parent dies, the surviving parent faces the new responsibility of caring for the children alone. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and family friends are affected too.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.sprc.org/library/AfteraSuicideToolkitforSchools.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2063888</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Suicide in a school community is tremendously sad, often unexpected, and can leave a school with many uncertainties about what to do next. Faced with students struggling to cope and a community struggling to respond, schools need reliable information, practical tools, and pragmatic guidance.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[OK-VDRS Brief Report: Violent Deaths among Native Americans in Oklahoma]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/documents/okvdrs_nativeamericans2004_2008.pdf]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2064474</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Every year more than 50,000 people die from violence in the U.S. Violent deaths in the U.S. occur
disproportionately among Native Americans (NA). From 2004-2007, average homicide rates for NA were 20%
higher and suicide rates were 8% higher than the U.S. Oklahoma&#8217;s population has one of the highest
concentrations of NA of any state in the U.S. Nine percent of Oklahoma&#8217;s population is Native American
compare to 1% of the U.S. population. Oklahoma Violent Death Reporting System (OK-VDRS) data were used
to determine the prevalence of violent deaths among NA in Oklahoma and identify disparities between NA and
non-NA.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Archived Webinars on Suicide Prevention by Well Aware]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.wellawaresp.org/webinars.php.]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2039355</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Here you will find numerous past webinars on youth and suicide prevention by Well Aware. Well Aware is one of a family of branded programs from the PDV Foundation. They have been actively involved in national suicide prevention efforts since 2003, with a focus on evidence-based practices.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[How to Help Someone in Crisis (The Trevor Project)]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH2t5P6CGZo&noredirect=1]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2042993</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[a video by Y-CARE on youtube.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[State Estimates of Adult Mental Illness]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://oas.samhsa.gov/2K11/078/WEB_SR_078.cfm]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2042965</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Mental illness is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States. New State-level data produced by SAMHSA will advance our understanding of the nature and extent of mental illness, which is critical in the planning and implementation of effective programs and services in communities to improve the lives of individuals with mental illness and the families of these individuals. Nationally, 44.5 million adults aged 18 or older experienced any mental illness in the past year, corresponding to a rate of 19.7 percent of the adult population. Among States, the highest rate occurred in Rhode Island (24.2 percent) while the lowest rate occurred in Maryland (16.7 percent). Among adults aged 18 or older, the rate of serious mental illness (SMI) in the past year ranged from 3.5 percent in Hawaii and South Dakota to 7.2 percent in Rhode Island. Nationally, the rate was 4.6 percent, which equates to 10.4 million Americans with SMI.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Huffington Post Article: Jamey Rodemeyer Suicide: What Parents Should Tell a Suicidal Teen]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeffrey-fishberger-md/jamey-rodemeyer-suicide_b_974423.html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2042992</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[by Jeffrey Fishberger, M.D.
Recently, during National Suicide Prevention Week, extensive efforts were made to both increase awareness of the risks for suicide as well as specific ways to help those at risk. In the past several days, despite these efforts, there have been reports of young people -- like 14-year-old Jamey Rodemeyer -- who have taken their own lives. It is important to know that suicide is not the result of one but of many contributing factors, and while a negative environment at school and/or at home can impact a person's psychological well-being, each of those individual factors does not automatically lead to a young person ending their life.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[SAMHSA News Release: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline answers 3 millionth call]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/1110044755.aspx]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2042991</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Through its national network of 150 crisis centers, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK/8255), provided help and hope to its 3 millionth caller this week.  Since its inception in 2005, the Lifeline has seen a steady increase in calls and now answers more than 2,200 calls per day. The Lifeline, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), uses advanced technology that links callers to a trained counselor closest to their location to provide confidential crisis support 24/7.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Tri-City Herald Article: Students Reach Out to their Own]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2011/10/09/1672713/students-reach-out-to-their-own.html#ixzz1aUC3kc74]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2043294</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[By Paula Horton:  Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth in Washington &#8212; third in the nation &#8212; but some students at a Pasco middle school are leading the way to help stop kids their age from taking their own lives.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Smoking Pot Might Up Depression Risk in Vulnerable Teens]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_117515.html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2039382</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Article: According to a new study,
Smoking marijuana increases the risk of depression in youngsters who are genetically susceptible to the mental health disorder.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Teen Mental Health]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/teenmentalhealth.html]]></link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[From Medline Plus]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Addressing Self-Directed Violence Prevention for Preventive Medicine Practitioners]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://ajl.sagepub.com/content/5/5/418.full.pdf+html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2028515</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[A special issue of the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine with articles edited and co-authored by scientists in CDC&#8217;s Injury Center discusses the consequences of violence, including self-directed violence, on physical and mental health. The articles provide insights for practitioners on the burden of violence, factors that place people at risk for experiencing violence and strategies that work to prevent violence. The issue is available free online for a limited time.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Risk Factors and Life Processes Associated with the Onset of Suicidal Behaviour During Adolescence]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.otago.ac.nz/christchurch/otago014763.pdf]]></link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[This study examined associations between childhood circumstances, adolescent
mental health and life events, and the development of suicidal behaviour in young people aged
between 15 and 21 years.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Understanding Risk and Protective Factors for Suicide: A Primer for Preventing Suicide]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.sprc.org/library/RandPPrimer.pdf]]></link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Risk and protective factors play a critical role in suicide prevention. For clinicians, identifying risk and
protective factors provides critical information to assess and manage suicide risk in individuals. For
communities and prevention programs, identifying risk and protective factors provides direction about
what to change or promote. Many lists of risk factors are available throughout the field of suicide
prevention. This paper provides a brief overview of the importance of risk and protective factors as they
relate to suicide and offers guidance about how communities can best use them to decrease suicide risk.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Suicide Prevention]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.ajc.com/lifestyle/suicide-rates-for-middle-1184867.html]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2028387</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Suicide rates for middle-age people highest since 1998, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sep. 21, 2011
This article tells the story of Marcia Rownd, whose father died by suicide at the age of 54, to highlight the problem of suicide among the middle-aged. The number of people ages 45 to 64 dying by suicide in the United States is the highest it has been since 1998. As Steven Garlow, chief of psychiatry at Emory Hospital and chairman of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention&#8217;s metro Atlanta chapter, pointed out in this article, suicide has moved from the 11th to the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. &#8220;That&#8217;s not a good sign, and it speaks to something going wrong that we ignore at our peril.&#8221; Garlow cites the economy, job loss and lack of strong social and family connections as factors that can contribute to suicidality among middle-aged Americans.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Info Exchange: Suicide threats on social network sites]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://issuu.com/csp1/docs/ie1_v2/1]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2028464</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[New article from Centre for Suicide Prevention focuses on suicide and social media
With more people using Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, there has been an increase in the incidence of individuals at risk using these media to voice thoughts of suicide. The article, &#8220;Suicide threats on social network sites,&#8221; discusses this emerging issue and offers basic guidelines on how social media users and host sites can respond.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Listen, Protect, Connect- Model and Teach; Psychological First Aid for Students and Teachers]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=76919&libID=76593]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2063893</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Helping you help your students in times of disaster, school crises or emergencies]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Listen, Protect, Connect- Model and Teach:   Psychological First Aid for Child and Parent]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=76918&libID=76592]]></link>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/2063894</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Helping you help your child in times of disaster, crises or emergencies]]></description>
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