Zero Suicide Program
Zero Suicide Program
University of Utah Health Zero Suicide Program
In health care, we have a unique opportunity to intervene and provide support to individuals struggling with suicidal thoughts. Through the implementation of evidence-based identification, risk stratification, prevention processes, and by creating a culture in which suicide prevention is woven into the fabric of the health care system, we can help prevention suicide deaths.
University of Utah Health has embraced this challenge through the development of the Zero Suicide Program. Tasked with the implementation of the seven elements of the evidence based Zero Suicide Framework, our system strives toward the aspirational goal of zero suicides. We have committed to system-wide change focused on developing a culture that values comprehensive, integrated and evidence-based care for individuals struggling with suicide.
The University of Utah Health Zero Suicide Program is not a patient facing clinical program. For behavioral health clinical resources available within the University of Utah Health system, please visit Huntsman Mental Health Programs & Services.
Zero Suicide Program Mission & Vision
Zero Suicide Program Mission
The University of Utah Health Zero Suicide Program is committed to developing a system-wide culture dedicated to dramatically reducing suicides by creating a competent, confident, and caring workforce –and identifying, engaging, and caring for individuals at risk for suicide through evidence-based screening, assessment, and treatment.
Zero Suicide Program Vision
Our vision is to decrease suicides in Utah by ensuring everyone in the University of Utah Health system who is at risk for suicide has a pathway to care that is timely and adequately meets their needs.
Zero Suicide Program Goals
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Develop a system-wide culture committed to reducing suicide and eliminating the stigma associated with addressing suicide.
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Develop practice standards for effective suicide care through implementation of evidence-based patient engagement and treatment methods.
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Develop methods of capturing and reporting on data for evaluation of system quality, practice compliance, and suicide prevention training effectiveness.
Progress Toward Goals
Suicide Prevention Educational Series
Season 3
Social Media Influence on Suicide Risk
Season 2
Ethics for Treating Individuals at Risk for Suicide
Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches for Suicide Ideation
Suicide Prevention Approaches with Adolescents
Prediction and Prevention: Mistakes We Need to Stop Making in Suicidology
Season 1
Suicide Prevention within Healthcare for the LGBTQ+ Community
Suicide Postvention: Navigating the Aftermath of a Suicide Attempt or Loss
Suicide Prevention in Healthcare with the Veteran Population
Understanding Insomnia and Chronic Pain for Suicide and Clinical Approaches
