LINCOLN — An upcoming online training will teach participants how to recognize and respond to potential signs of crisis and suicidal behavior.
Life can be stressful in the best of times. For Nebraskans, the last few years have been particularly challenging. The recent disasters and the pandemic have changed how we work, juggle family and finances, manage our health and the health of our loved ones. These challenges can contribute to being overwhelmed and increase one’s anxiety.
In response to addressing life’s uncertainty, Nebraska Extension will offer an online “Question. Persuade. Refer.” training. QPR is a suicide prevention program that teaches participants three steps to help save a life from suicide.
An individual who is trained in first aid, CPR or the Heimlich maneuver can help save lives. And people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade and refer someone to get help.
This 90-minute training will be held online, via Zoom, on June 17 at 2 p.m. CDT. There is no cost to attend the training, but registration is required at https://go.unl.edu/qpr21. The class is limited to 30 participants.
This material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2019-77028-30436.
— Nebraska Extension
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