Trauma-Informed Emergency Care for Suicide Prevention

• 2021

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• Joan Asarnow

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These slides are about how emergency care can help prevent suicide by being trauma-informed. It describes ways to understand and support people who have experienced trauma, especially in emergencies. The goal is to create a safe and caring environment for those at risk of suicide. By recognizing signs of distress and using compassionate communication, healthcare workers can better assist individuals in crisis.

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Focus Area: Trauma

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Crisis Intervention; Emergency Medical Services; Mental Health; Mental Health Services; Suicide Prevention; Psychological Trauma

Institutions: ASPR TRACIE

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