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A National Alliance to Prevent Suicide

Education Development Center : EDC — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:05:28 +0000

EDC is playing a leading role in a national movement to treat suicide as a preventable public health problem.

Schools Get Much Needed Guidance for Coping with Suicide

Education Development Center : EDC — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:52:22 +0000

A new, free resource, After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools is available to help schools cope in the aftermath of a suicide.

New Report: Care for Suicidal Patients After Hospital Discharge

Education Development Center : EDC — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:30:32 +0000

A new comprehensive report entitled Continuity of Care for Suicide Prevention and Research offers recommendations for the ongoing care of patients at risk for suicide who have been treated in emergency departments and hospitals.

Preventing Suicide in the Emergency Room

Education Development Center : EDC — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:09:39 +0000

Elana Premack Sandler of the Suicide Prevention Resource Center at EDC says not every person who dies by suicide has a psychiatric history.

EDC Expert Discusses Media Coverage of Suicide

Eric Marshall — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 19:08:48 +0000

Anara Guard of the Suicide Prevention Resource Center at EDC discusses media coverage of bullied teens committing suicide.

A Community of Care

Eric Marshall — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 17:40:39 +0000

As people live longer, more older adults and families need support to cope with depression, end-of-life care, and other challenges of aging.

Suicide Prevention Resource Center at EDC Receives $22M in New Federal Funds

Eric Marshall — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:32:22 +0000

Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC), has been awarded up to $22.4 million in federal funds to continue the work of the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) to provide suicide prevention expertise to states, tribes, and communities throughout the country.

Keynote Speaker of the World Mental Health Conference

Eric Marshall — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:58:27 +0000

Tanya Brown, who suffered a mental breakdown after the murder of her sister Nicole Brown Simpson, will speak at a November world mental health conference that is co-sponsored by EDC.

Making Peace Within

Eric Marshall — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:59:42 +0000

EDC offers a comprehensive approach to supporting military personnel suffering from PTSD and other mental health issues

Preventing Suicide among Seniors

Eric Marshall — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:25:42 +0000

Jerry Reed of the Suicide Prevention Resource Center at EDC discusses the high rate of suicides among seniors in Nevada.