The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention Framework for Successful Messaging was informed by an analysis of the state of suicide prevention messaging, a review of relevant research and best practices, and extensive consultations with experts and stakeholders throughout the development process.
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Key Findings
Both the 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and the original National Strategy from 2001 include goals and objectives that address communicating to the public about suicide.
The Framework for Successful Messaging is a project of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention.
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The Action Alliance is supported by grants (1 U79 SM059945; 3 U79 SM059945) from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). No official endorsement by SAMHSA or DHHS for the information on this website is intended or should be inferred.
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