Following are the titles and links (where available) of items posted online in

The Weekly SPARK, May 13, 2011, published and

e-distributed FYI by the Suicide Prevention Resource Center.

The complete text of this abbreviated FYI posting is available at the

SPRC website at

http://www.sprc.org/news/index.asp

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SPRC/AFSP add After a suicide: A toolkit for schools to Section III of the Best Practices Registry for Suicide Prevention

For more information http://www2.sprc.org/sites/sprc.org/files/AfterASuicide.pdf

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SPRC/AFSP add At-Risk for University and College Students to Section III of the Best Practices Registry for Suicide Prevention

For more information http://www2.sprc.org/sites/sprc.org/files/AtRiskStudents.pdf

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SAMHSA releases Promoting emotional health and preventing suicide: A toolkit for senior living communities.
For more information http://store.samhsa.gov/product/SMA10-4515

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Webinar, Integrating behavioral health and primary care in rural settings, Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 3:00–4:30 p.m. ET

For more information http://events.tapartnership.org/register.php?eid=37

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Suicide among Refugees: Understanding the social and cultural context for prevention strategies webinar to be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 1-2 pm ET.
For more information https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/970454870

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Ethnic and Racial Differences in Suicide Hotline Use

Link to Abstract

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“Black Swan,” “Mad Men” nab honors for mental health portrayal, USA today, Apr. 29, 2011

Link to Article

Spark Extra! Learn more about the PRISM Awards http://www.prismawards.com/

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State and Tribal News~ Louisiana : St. Tammany Parish announces new suicide prevention initiative, The Times-Picayune, May. 9, 2011

Link to Article

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New Jersey : Understaffed N.J. suicide hotlines need help, The Asbury Press, May. 8, 2011

Link to Article

Spark Extra! Check out the New Jersey Youth Suicide Prevention State Plan 2011-2014 http://www.state.nj.us/dcf/behavioral/prevention/preventionplan.pdf

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International News

Canada: Teachers get mental health lessons, The Chronicle Journal, May. 6, 2011

Link to Article

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About the Weekly Spark

The Weekly Spark contains announcements and information about suicide, suicide prevention and mental health issues. [offer[s] brief summaries of national, state and international news; analyses of relevant research findings; descriptions of funding opportunities, and links to additional resources. The Weekly Spark is written and edited by SPRC staff. Every effort is made to offer relevant and timely information with links to the original content as available.

[SPRC] welcome[s] your suggestions at [email protected]. In general, the Weekly Spark does not include editorials, opinion pieces or information on local events. Subscribe to or unsubscribe from the Weekly Spark. [Moldeven]

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