Louisiana Department of Health says it signed a three-year contract with Southern University and A&M College to expand suicide prevention awareness training.
State training partnership
The Louisiana Department of Health said it signed a three-year contract with Southern University and A&M College to expand suicide prevention awareness training. According to the Louisiana Department of Health, the agreement focuses on training intended to increase awareness among several groups involved in community support and public response.
The Louisiana Department of Health identified the work as an expansion of suicide prevention awareness training. The source extract does not describe a start date for training sessions, the number of people expected to participate, or the specific training materials that will be used.
Groups named in the announcement
According to the Louisiana Department of Health, the expanded training is for mental health professionals, first responders, educators, veterans and faith leaders. The announcement places these groups together as the intended audiences for the awareness-training effort.
The Louisiana Department of Health did not state in the supplied extract whether the training will be offered statewide, how participants will be selected, or whether the program will include in-person or remote sessions. The extract also does not describe any requirements for participation or completion.
Suicide deaths among younger Louisianans
The Louisiana Department of Health said suicide is the third leading cause of death in Louisiana for people ages 10 to 24 and for people ages 25 to 34. The department included those age groups in its announcement about the contract with Southern University and A&M College.
The supplied Louisiana Department of Health extract does not provide further figures on suicide deaths, comparison periods, or projected results from the training expansion. It also does not state how the department will measure the program’s reach or effects.
What this means for Louisiana patients
The Louisiana Department of Health announcement describes a training-focused partnership involving people who may support or respond to mental health needs in their communities. For people seeking treatment locally, the directory lists 20 published clinics in Louisiana.
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