Suicide Prevention

Two-thirds of all suicides occur among the nation's workforce, Americans ages 25-65.¹ 

The workplace can play a vital role in the prevention of suicide.  Please take the time to read this slide presentation that offers important information on the role supervisors can play in the prevention of suicide.

Suicide Prevention (Supervisor's Perspective) Presentation

Suicide Prevention (Employee's Perspective) Presentation

The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health Education and Training (KYSAFE) presents a video to help employers recognize risk factors and warning signs associated with employee suicide on the ​KYSAFE website.​

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and practices for professionals.     Call 988 or 800.273.8255

   ¹Paul, Rich & Jones, Edwards.  Suicide Prevention:  Leveraging the Workplace.  EAP Digest.  Winter 2009