MSPN’s goal is to coordinate development and implementation of the Missouri Suicide Prevention Plan (MSPP), based on the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. The MSPP is reviewed and updated regularly.

 

MSPN will work to support the following elements:

• Recognize that suicide is a complex issue with many underlying factors, and it is largely preventable.
• Reduce the prejudice and discrimination associated with mental health, substance use, and suicide.
• Encourage development of suicide prevention coalitions and community-led suicide prevention efforts.
• Endorse evidence-based means safety.
• Champion evidence-based suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.
• Encourage effective clinical and professional practices.
• Linkage with community mental health and substance use disorder services.
• Use of media reporting guidelines and positive portrayals of persons living with mental illness, substance use, and thoughts of suicide.

• Incorporate lived experience and diverse perspectives.
 

• Utilize a data-driven and scientific approach to suicide prevention.

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MSPN’s efforts shall align with and support the goals and priorities identified in the Missouri Suicide Prevention Plan. MSPN committees and subgroups are directly tied to these priorities.