NAMI Is Looking for Participants

The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) is looking for individuals to participate in survey. The organization shares, “In the United States, 400,000 individuals attempt suicide each year, with many ending up in our hospitals’ emergency rooms (ERs). Yet, few resources have assisted ER staff in effectively and compassionately communicating with consumers and family members. With a grant from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, NAMI is developing a resource for ER staff to improve communication and empower consumers and their family members to access effective follow-up care and support. NAMI is collaborating with researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center on this project.

“If you or a loved one has suffered a suicide attempt (intentionally hurting oneself or trying to end one’s life) that resulted in an admission to the ER on the heels of such a traumatic event, please take the time to complete this survey—it will help develop the most useful resource guide for ERs.” The Survey