SPI Implements Suicide Prevention Projects


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	Mission Statement Suicide Prevention International (SPI) is the leading not-for-profit organization developing, implementing, and funding suicide prevention projects in the United States and worldwide. SPI utilizes its international network of experts to decide what projects are most likely to prevent suicide, selects the investigators to work on them, and is an active partner in conducting the projects from beginning to end. SPI is also concerned with providing support to survivors of suicide - children, youth, and adults who have lost a relative or friend to suicide. In furtherance of these goals, SPI undertakes educational projects aimed at mental health professionals who deal with suicidal patients or survivors, as well as educational and outreach projects intended for the public.

	Recognizing an Imminent Suicide Crisis (RISC) Physician Depression and Suicide Prevention Support for Survivors of Suicide Youth Suicide Prevention Suicide Prevention in China Suicide Prevention in Vietnam

Rain Stops and Walk for Life Starts
SPI's New York City Walk for Life was held Saturday, May 8 in Riverside Park. Due to the rain we moved the walk’s registration and program into the Boat Basin Café. Providentially, as the 141 dedicated walkers were about to embark the rain stopped, the sun came out, and it turned into a beautiful day. Walking in support of SPI’s suicide prevention initiatives were a psychiatric research team from Columbia University’s Medical Center, a diverse group of students from area high schools and colleges, and survivors walking in memory of loved ones who lost their lives to suicide. SPI would like to thank all of the walkers and their sponsors for their support.

Walk for Life also took place in Macon, GA on June 12th and in Minneapolis, MN on June 13th.

The final Walk for Life of the spring will be held in Portland, OR on Saturday June 19th. Click here for more information!

Fall 2010 Life Lines Luncheon Date Announced!

The Annual Life Lines Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, November 18th from 12-2 p.m. at the University Club in New York City. More details to follow soon!

	Groundbreaking SPI Study Shows That Suicidal Behavior Can Be Predicted An enormous barrier to our ability to prevent suicide has been the inability to predict when someone is at acute risk (within 3 months) for suicide. Herbert Hendin, clinical professor of psychiatry at New York Medical College and CEO and Director of Special Projects at Suicide Prevention International, leads a group that developed an instrument, the Affective States Questionnaire (ASQ) that has demonstrated the ability to do just that. An article documenting the results of their work, “The Role of Intense Affects in Predicting Short-term Risk for Suicidal Behavior” is being published in the March issue of The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease. Click here to read more.

	Learn about SPI's exciting progress from this 7 minute video

	Coping with the Loss of a Patient to Suicide (click to view presentation) SPI and the American Psychiatric Association (APA), in a joint effort to help therapists deal with the loss of a patient to suicide, are presenting Therapists Reaction to the Suicide of a Patient, an audio-slide presentation by Dr. Herbert Hendin. SPI will be conducting telephone conferences for APA members to speak with clinicians experienced in dealing with the problems such a loss creates. Further information about participation is available in the presentation. See the story in the APA's Psychiatric News.

		Dr. Herbert Hendin

	Youth Suicide Prevention and Support for Young Survivors are among the goals of the Junior Committee of Suicide Prevention International (J-SPI). The Junior Committee works with Suicide Prevention International to bring the benefits of scientific knowledge to programs that provide help for all who are suicidal or have lost a loved one to suicide. Be informed. Read Facts About Youth Suicide.

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