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Articles
Myths
About Suicide
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BHL has
been fortunate to draw on the works of many
pre-eminent people in the field of suicidology. Dr. Thomas
Joiner has recently
published another important book, Myths
About Suicide, excerpted here. |
Georgia Hotline Aims To Cut Mental Health Costs
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The Pew Center On The States
highlights GCAL's cost-saving potential as part of their States
Innovate series. (Stateline.org)
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FY2008 Annual Review
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Fiscal year
two thousand eight was a defining one as BHL gained
significant national recognition for its innovative partnership with
the Georgia Department of Human Resources to provide fast, friendly and
easy crisis intervention and behavioral healthcare access services. In
FY2009, we will continue to grow our... |
FY2007 Annual Review
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Fiscal year two thousand
seven was a great year for Behavioral Health
Link. In partnership with the Georgia Department of Human Resources, we
implemented a one-of-a-kind statewide access hotline for individuals
with a mental health crisis or problems with drugs or alcohol... In
FY2008, we want to build upon this strong momentum... |
Lethality Risk Assessment
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Dr. Thomas Joiner, Dr. John
Kalafat, Dr. John Draper et al present the
new SAMHSA methodology for lethality and risk assessment (June 2007).
Also, see Why People Die by Suicide
by Joiner. |
Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Study
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San Francisco Chronicle
cites studies contradicting belief that
prevention of suicide in a moment of suicidal impulse will only
forestall a death that will happen later. |
Australia Suicide Alcohol Research Study
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Illuminates the powerful
influence of substance intoxication on suicidal impulse. |
Postcards
from the Edge
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Anne Beautrais study on
sending a postcard to attempters at various
intervals of time during the year following their hospital discharge. |
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