The lifeline and advanced practice nursing/intervention prevention perspective.

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (hereinafter referred to as The Lifeline) is a national effort to provide mental health crisis support for individuals or 3rd parties (requesting help for others) via a three-digit phone number. Since July 2022, the Lifeline is part of a national effort to assist individuals who are suicidal, homicidal, or distressed. Over half of suicides in the United States are completed with a gun, hence the need for an effort to focus on prevention related to a growing tragic loss of life. Psychiatric mental health nurses can be part of the prevention focus by promoting and discussing The Lifeline resource with patients, families, and colleagues. The majority of individuals requiring psychiatric-mental health services are living in the community and not institutionalized; therefore, The Lifeline is an invaluable resource to support wellness and well-being.

Attitudes Toward Suicide: Examining Qualitative Data.

Advanced practice RNs (APRNs) are in a unique position to address suicide by conducting assessments at each contact with all patients. A study conducted in 2017 examined APRNs' attitudes toward suicide by analyzing quantitative data. After completing the survey, participants were able to comment on their experiences with suicide and provide opinions about the study. The comments yielded qualitative data that contain personal, powerful messages about the participants' experiences. Examining these comments raises awareness about our practice and experiences with suicide. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 59(3), 35-43.].

Advanced practice registered nurses attitudes toward suicide in the 15- to 24-year-old population.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to assess advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) attitudes toward suicide in the 15- to 24-year-old population. DESIGN AND METHODS: A convenience sample of national psychiatric and pediatric APRNs was obtained from postings on professional websites and sending invitations to members utilizing anonymous Qualtricsⓒ survey that included demographic questions and the Suicide Opinion Questionnaire (SOQ). FINDINGS: The pediatric APRNs demonstrated more positive attitudes toward suicide as measured by the SOQ when individual items were analyzed. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: One of the outcomes of this study is to raise awareness and foster prevention related to suicide for advanced practice registered nurses and the 15- to 24-year-old population.