Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services along with the Bedford Board of Health
The Bedford Board of Health and Bedford Youth and Family Services are sponsoring a free suicide prevention training for the Bedford community on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the Bedford Free Public Library, First Floor Meeting Room at 7 Mudge Way.
Did you know that there are over 550 completed suicides each year in Massachusetts alone? Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is modeled after the Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) medical intervention. This training is intended to help you better understand the complex issue of suicide and provide you with the tools to respond should you interact with those with mental health concerns.
QPR is based upon the following concepts:
- The notion that those who most need help in a suicidal crisis are the least likely to ask for it.
- The person most likely to prevent a person dying by suicide is someone they already know.
- Prior to making a suicide attempt, a person typically sends warning signs of his or her distress and suicidal intent to those nearby.
- When we solve the problems that people have that make them want to attempt or complete a suicide, the reasons for suicide disappear.
Jon Mattleman, a mental health counselor and trainer with 30 years of experience, will facilitate the training. Jon is a Certified QPR Trainer and has worked with hundreds of parents, professionals, and youth to help prevent tragedies in their communities. During this training, participants will learn the most up-to-date information on depression and suicide and how to effectively identify and support loved ones who may be suffering. Finally, this workshop is anything but depressing – it is infused with energy and an appropriate level of humor, and consistently leaves participants feeling enlightened and empowered.
The evening will include investigating myths surrounding suicide, exploring the signs of suicide, and learning how to help a person in distress.
Click this link to read about the information that was included in the November 27 presentation.
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