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Nurse Suicides: Talk To A Colleague

Shannon Firth

May 29, 2019 |

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Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

Creating a more compassionate working environment helps lead clinicians suffering from depression, trauma, or burnout, to seek care. The University of California San Diego’s medical system has piloted several approaches. Code Lavender encourages small acts of intentional kindness toward co-workers. Caregiver Support Teams identify peer mentors that can provide emotional support and help struggling colleagues.

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Nurse Suicides: Getting Help Before It's Too Late

Shannon Firth

May 16, 2019 |

MedPage Today |

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Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

Linking health care workers to mental health counselors helps reduce the risk of suicide. In response to a high rate of suicides among clinicians and students at the University of California San Diego, the school implemented a proactive suicide prevention program. The Healer Education Assessment and Referral (HEAR) program focuses on providing resources and on helping healthcare workers debrief from traumatic experiences at work.

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