The technical package and other suicide prevention resources
The technical package and other suicide prevention resources
Module 4 > Understanding the technical package > The technical package and other suicide prevention resources
The technical package is one of several national tools and frameworks that focuses on preventing suicide. While not exhaustive, the list below includes some commonly cited reports and resources. Some of these are high-level roadmaps for suicide prevention in the United States, while others, such as the technical package, are more suitable to state- and local-level planning. Depending on your role and work, some of these may be more relevant and helpful to you than others. Click each dropdown below to find out more about the resource and how it relates to the CDC’s technical package.
In addition to the national-level tools and frameworks, those working at the local level may find it valuable to refer to any strategic plans and resources within their state. The majority of states have strategic plans for suicide prevention.
Reflection questions
Strengthening economic supports is a core strategy in the CDC’s suicide-prevention technical package, backed by best available research evidence, however it isn’t reflected in most of the other suicide-prevention resources listed above.
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Where does strengthening economic supports fall along the prevention continuum?
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Why do approaches like financial security and housing stabilization matter in preventing suicide?