LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and UK HealthCare is offering online suicide prevention training, which includes a three-step process that anyone can learn to possibly save a life.
More than 800,000 people die by suicide each year.
In Kentucky, suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 10-34.
“Anyone in the community can help and be a first responder, much like we are with CPR, until you can get to that next level of care,” says Dr. Lindsey Jasinski, a psychologist UK Health Care.
QPR or question, persuade, refer, consists of three steps that anyone can learn to help prevent suicide.
Dr. Jasinski says you don’t have to be a medical professional to intervene and make a difference.
“A lot of people believe that asking someone if they are suicidal is going to put that thought in their head or make it more likely that they will become suicidal. QPR really …