PART 3: Learn how to ASK About Suicide; Seek More Information and Know How and Where to Refer to Help with this suicide prevention gatekeeper training video series. This is Part 3, Best Practices & The Suicidal Zone, of a 5-part video training for suicide prevention, called ASK About Suicide to Save A Life. ASK online is a non-proprietary training program, and we welcome you to use this video for adults interested in learning more about suicide prevention for all ages. It has subtitle options in English and Spanish. This 5-part video training is a 1-1/2 hour version of the best-practice based ASK About Suicide to Save A Life Gatekeeper training program. Trainers are: Merily Keller, @StopTxSuicides & MHAT, trainer; Introductions: Mike Hogan, Past Chair, President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health & Toniya Parker, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Medical and Social Services Division (plus audience members from DSHS/HHSC/Texas Suicide Prevention Council & community volunteers).
The video presentation has been divided into 5 sections, each 10-20 min.
The sections are:
1. ASK-Part 1 of 5: Introduction & Epidemiology
2. ASK-Part 2 of 5: Risk Factors & Protective Factors
3. ASK- Part 3 of 5: Best Practices & The Suicidal Zone
4. ASK- Part 4 of 5: The 3 Step Process to Save a Life
5. ASK - Part 5: Help and Hope for the Future
For Immediate help: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-273-8255
For more information and to download copy of powerpoint accompanying the video and handouts: TexasSuicidePrevention.org
Free Smart Phone App supports video concepts– ASK about Suicide Prevention
Note: ASK teaches a process to offer HOPE to help prevent a tragic loss of life and is NOT a form of counseling or treatment.
Credits:
Project Coordination: Merily Keller @StopTxSuicides ( TexasSuicidePrevention.org and MHATexas.org ) with support from Jenna Heise, Statewide Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Texas
Health and Human Services Commission, Medical and Social Services Division and Lisa Sullivan, @StopTxSuicides
Production and Post-Production: South Coast Film & Video ( southcoastfilmvideo.com/ )
Director: Everett Gorel
Editor: Kevin Vinther
Cast: Trainer-- Merily Keller, @StopTxSuicides & MHAT, Introductions-- Mike Hogan, Past Chair,
President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health & Toniya Parker,
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Medical and Social Services Division
(plus DSHS/HHSC/Texas Suicide Prevention Council & community volunteers in audience)
Lighting: Mark Wells
Audio: Brian Albritton, Steve Goyette
Cameras: Sean Elder, Kirk Mikes, Juyle Newlin
Music: APM Music/ Bruton library, “Out of the Crowd” by Andrew Britton and David Goldsmith
Location: Austin, Texas
