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Approximately 80% of all people who die by suicide are of working age (18-65) making the workplace the most cross-cutting system for suicide prevention, intervention and crisis response.
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Policy and Response Recommendations to Help Employers Positively Impact Workers and the Work Environment — A Whitepaper for HR Professionals and Employment Lawyers

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Pledge to prevent suicide and take action that will make suicide prevention a health and safety priority at your workplace or professional association.
Learn about the 9 Recommended Practices
After pledging your commitment to Workplace Suicide Prevention you will receive more information on the 9 recommended practices. For more information and additional action steps please register to become a pledge partner.
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Leadership
Cultivating a Caring Culture Focused on Community Well-Being
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Job Strain Reduction
Assess and Address Job Strain and Toxic Work Contributors
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Communication
Increase Awareness of Understanding Suicide and Reduce Fear of Suicidal People
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Self-Care Orientation
Self-Screening and Stress/Crisis Inoculation Planning
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Training
Build a Stratified Suicide Prevention Response Program Specialized Training by Role
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Peer Support & Well-Being Ambassadors
Informal and Formal Initiatives
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Mental Health & Crisis Resources
Evaluate and Promote
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Mitigating Risk
Reduce Access to Lethal Means and Address Legal Issues
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Crisis Response
Accommodation, Re-integration and Postvention
Celebrating Our Pledge Partners!
National Guidelines Overview
The National Guidelines leadership team Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, Dr. Jodi Jacobson Frey, and Maggie Mortali give an overview of the Guidelines for Workplace Suicide Prevention.
Brought to you by the collaborative partnership of suicide prevention leaders, including the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and United Suicide Survivors International, in addition to hundreds of workplace stakeholders.