Suicide Prevention on Campus: Keeping Students Connected

By Kristin Blank

College can be a stressful time—especially for someone struggling with depression or a substance abuse problem. SAMHSA’s Campus Suicide Prevention Grant program funds campuses around the country to help them reach out to students in crisis. The University of Nebraska at Kearney gets everyone involved in the suicide prevention effort through social networking and campus events. Read more about campus suicide prevention . . .

Lifeline Gallery Update

Dr. Phil partners with the Suicide Prevention Lifeline to raise awareness. The Lifeline’s Gallery hosts Dr. Phil’s “avatar,” which speaks a message of hope.

Gatekeeper Training Update

One of the first suicide prevention grantees now trains on campuses around the Nation.

Resources & Grantees

Web sites, publications, and a list of SAMHSA’s Suicide Prevention program grantees.

From Dr. Broderick: Increasing Awareness Saves Lives

Suicide prevention saves lives in communities across the Nation.

Treatment Improvement Protocols

Addressing Suicidal Thoughts & Behaviors

For substance abuse counselors and clinic administrators, this treatment improvement protocol from CSAT offers guidance on how to help clients who may be in crisis.

Medication-Assisted Treatment

Buprenorphine: Guide for Nurses

Specific guidance for nurses and nurse care managers on the medication buprenorphine is now available in this technical assistance publication from CSAT. Read a nurse manager’s personal story.

Methadone Safety

Safe use of methadone, a medication for opioid addiction, is the focus of a new campaign from CSAT. Why? Poisonings from misuse have increased.

Also in this Issue

PRISM Awards

To honor actors’ and filmmakers’ accurate portrayals of mental health and substance abuse issues, SAMHSA, the Entertainment Council, and FX presented the awards in Hollywood. Photo Gallery.

ADDERALL^® & College Students

Full-time college students age 18 to 22 are twice as likely as their counterparts who are not full-time college students to use Adderall^®, a stimulant, nonmedically.

Real Warriors Campaign

SAMHSA is a partner with the Department of Defense and other agencies to support a new campaign of hope and resilience for service members.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently elevated the pandemic alert level for the novel virus H1N1 (Swine Flu). Stay informed on the progress of the virus, efforts worldwide to contain it, and steps you can take to stay healthy and safe. Visit http://www.PandemicFlu.gov.

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