QPR Suicide Gatekeeper Training
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
Gatekeepers can be anyone, but include parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, ministers, doctors, nurses, office supervisors, squad leaders, foremen, police officers, advisors, caseworkers, firefighters, and many others who are strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide.
• Early Recognition of suicide: The sooner warning signs are detected and help sought, the better the outcome of a suicidal crisis will be.
• Early QPR: Asking someone about the presence of suicidal thoughts and feelings opens up a conversation that may lead to a referral for help.
• Early intervention and referral: Referral to local resources or calling 1-800-Suicide for evaluation and possible referral is critical.
• Early Advanced Life Support: As with any illness, early detection and treatment results in better outcomes.
To register:
• Click on the ULINK tab in the upper right corner of the University’s website (Louisiana.edu). Once you are logged in to ULINK, click on the tab marked “Employee” on the left side of the page. Click on the “Cornerstone” link under Human Resources. You will be redirected to Cornerstone.
• In Cornerstone, click on the navigation icon in the upper right corner of the page. Next, under the Learning tab, select “Browse for Training”. Select “QPR: Suicide Prevention,” choose the session that works best for you and click “Request.”