Resources for suicide prevention:
This link provides individuals with the Suicide & Life Crisis Lifeline. It also gives populations at the most risk. This could be used for clients and caregivers.
This link could be used for caregivers to understand more about suicide and how to prevent it from happening in a loved one or close friend. It talks about what self-harm is, why people do it, treatment and coping, and what to do when someone self-harms.
https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Common-with-Mental-Illness/Self-harm
Intervention: Brochure
Alternatives for self harm, created by Caroline Travaglin, is a great resource for those who struggle with temptation of self-harm. These are coping strategies to help ease your mind when going through this!
Audience: Caregiver/Client
Diagnosis & Population: Those who struggle with self-harm and negative, dangerous thoughts
Purpose: To give alternatives to self-harm and keep individuals who struggle safe
Rationale & Impact on Function: Give the individual alternatives that still give them the feeling of self-harm so they are able to complete occupations.