Participate in Critical Conversations for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Guest post by Lora Setter, public safety program coordinator for the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust

Public safety professionals face many job-related stressors that can negatively impact their mental health and well-being. Emotional injuries and suicide among public safety professionals are a significant concern. In fact, a 2017 study found that police officers and firefighters were more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty.

In observance of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September, NAMI Minnesota invites the public to register for a series of free virtual events.

Event #1: Cultural Responsiveness for Suicide Prevention: A Panel Discussion

A discussion on improving cultural responsiveness for suicide prevention gatekeepers.

• Friday, Sept. 8, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
• Zoom registration 

Event #2: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) – two events

Learn the three steps anyone can take to help prevent suicide. 

• Thursday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 
• Zoom registration 
  
  
• Thursday, Sept. 21, 3-4:30 p.m.
• Zoom registration 

Event #3: Responding to Suicide Loss

Best practices on supporting someone after a suicide loss and perspectives from a suicide loss survivor.

• Friday, Sept. 15, 12:30-1:30 p.m. 
• Zoom registration