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Strategies for Organizational Leaders and Human Resource Professionals in Workplace Suicide Prevention and Postvention

In: Suicide in the Workplace

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  • Jodi J. Frey

    (University of Maryland)

  • Sally Spencer-Thomas

    (United Suicide Survivors International)

  • Maggie G. Mortali

    (Independent Contractors)

Abstract

Workplace suicide prevention and postvention are essential elements of organizational health and safety. This chapter offers evidence-informed strategies for organizational leaders and human resource professionals to reduce suicide risk and enhance mental well-being within their organizations. The authors advocate for a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention encompassing upstream, midstream, and downstream strategies. Upstream strategies include leadership engagement, fostering a culture of psychological safety, and addressing workplace psychosocial hazards. Midstream approaches involve the implementation of screening programs, training, and peer support networks to identify and assist at-risk employees. Downstream interventions focus on maintaining robust crisis response systems, such as high-quality Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and implementing lethal means safety policies and procedures within the workplace. Downstream approaches are highlighted as a critical component of suicide prevention, offering guidance on how to support employees after a suicide, reduce risk of contagion, and facilitate organizational recovery. By integrating these strategies, organizations can cultivate supportive work environments that prioritize mental health, reduce stigma, and prevent suicide.

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  • Jodi J. Frey & Sally Spencer-Thomas & Maggie G. Mortali, 2025. "Strategies for Organizational Leaders and Human Resource Professionals in Workplace Suicide Prevention and Postvention," Springer Books, in: Marie-Line Germain (ed.), Suicide in the Workplace, chapter 0, pages 177-204, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-031-85442-2_10
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-85442-2_10
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