Suicide prevention and emergency help
You’re not alone.
Whether you’re seeking help for yourself, trying to help a colleague in crisis, or coping with loss, you’ll find assistance here. In addition to the emergency hotline, you’ll find suicide prevention resources and information about combating mental health stigma.
Find emergency assistance for yourself or your colleagues
If you are having suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Stigma and prevention: Take action to help others
CME
Mental Health as a Vital Sign: Addressing Health Professionals’ Suicide Risk and Enhancing Mental Health
Learn organizational strategies to reduce the suicide risk among health workers and other colleagues.
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Suicide Prevention for Healthcare Professionals
Get resources for immediate crisis help, suicide prevention and support after a loss.
Mental health advice on difficult topics
CME
How to Reach Out to a Colleague in Distress
Be prepared for how a colleague will most likely react to your concern and what to do next. (4 minutes, 9 seconds)
CME
What is Moral Injury?
Moral injury is likely to have a lasting effect on your well-being. (6 minutes, 51 seconds)
CME
What Is Vicarious Trauma?
Helping professionals are prone to deeply experience the trauma of others. Many emotions and sensations are associated with a response to trauma. (7 minutes, 7 seconds)
CME
Paths to Healing PTSD
Any physicians who experience an unexpected adverse outcome or malpractice litigation also experience post-traumatic stress. (9 minutes, 7 seconds)