Aspiring to a Zero Suicide Mindset at Work: Research-based U.S. National Guidelines for Suicide Prevention and Postvention

Abstract

This presentation was presented as part of the 2020 Work and Family Researchers Network (WFRN) Annual Conference. The presenters represent leaders in the field of workplace suicide prevention and all worked on developing and disseminating the U.S. National Guidelines for Workplace Suicide Prevention which are described in this presentation. At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: 1) list reasons why suicide prevention is a workplace health and safety priority; 2) describe the essential elements of the National Guidelines for Workplace Suicide Prevention; and 3) take at least one action step towards building a sustained and comprehensive strategy for their workplace or professional association.