Environmental Considerations for Suicide Prevention
Episode Description:
People with disabilities are not immune to the risk of suicide, even when in the care of others.
In this episode, we speak with Tricia Hartnett, deputy director of the Office of Prevention and Health Initiatives at the NYS Office of Mental Health, to discuss suicide risk and prevention for people receiving care from New York State service systems.
Together, we explore how to move past common misconceptions about risk and identify the behavioral warning signs that are often overlooked.
This conversation focuses on practical environmental safety, specifically how to reduce access while respecting a person’s autonomy. From staff training to crisis response, we provide actionable steps for creating a safer, more supportive environment for those in care.
Featured Guests:
Tricia Hartnett, Deputy Director, Office of Prevention and Health Initiatives, NYS Office of Mental Health
Resources:
- NYS Office of Mental Health's Suicide Prevention Center: www.preventsuicideny.org
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org
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