The Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention is pleased to offer enhanced education on Safe Messaging around Suicide. Research has shown that the way we talk about suicide can have long-lasting effects on those with lived experience. It is crucial for communities to adopt consistent language when discussing or reporting on suicide. This approach will help prevent future suicides and work toward destigmatizing these vital conversations.
The 3-hour training sessions cover:
• Facts and myths about suicide
• Safe language and imagery when discussing suicide
• Person-first language and the contagion effect
• Best practices for reporting on suicide (TEMPOS)
• The role of the messenger and the importance of postvention
At the end of the training, participants will be provided with valuable community resources.