In the United States a suicide occurs about every 16 minutes, and yet at almost every level of our society, people are reluctant to deal with suicide directly. Some of this avoidance has to do with stigma; stigma that is rooted in the fear of the unknown. Mental health is still largely a mystery to many, and because many don’t know better, they place all the blame on the sufferer, and unknowingly become a big part of the problem. Another reason for the avoidance is that people are unclear who is responsible for what; that is, even if they do want to help, they don’t know how to get involved or what to do. More...

Team Awareness (TA) targets peer-to-peer referral (nudging) for help-seeking on a variety of health behaviors. Unlike most health promotion programs, the focus of TA training is on the culture and co-worker relationships, as these have been found to be critical to the sustainability of any wellness program. This three-day program will provide a hands-on introduction to facilitators who want to integrate wellness with team building, social health promotion, employee assistance programs (EAPS), and prevention programs in work settings. More...