VitalCog for Athletic Staff
Suicide is personal, but it is also a public health issue that affects workplaces, schools, communities, and families. By improving a person’s understanding of mental health and suicide prevention, they can be a key partner in the effort to prevent suicides by recognizing and connecting with individuals at risk for and displaying suicide warning signs.
The VitalCog for Athletic Staff program trains athletic staff at all levels of an athletic organization to appreciate the critical need for suicide prevention while creating an opportunity for open conversations and resources in athletics. Our vision is to cultivate a community that aspires to eliminate the devastating impact of suicide among athletes.
Delivery: In-Person or Virtual
Audience: Anyone 18+ involved in supporting athletes at any level
Training Time: 90-minutes to 2-hours
Goals:
Reduce stigma and raise awareness around mental health and suicide prevention
Promote open dialogue around mental health wellness
Encourage help-seeking and help-giving behaviors
Videos, group discussions, and role-play practices are used throughout the training. This training is a program of University of Colorado’s Johnson Depression Center. To learn more about VitalCog - Click Here.
In this training, participants will engage with videos, in group discussions, and in practice sessions to raise awareness and create a better understanding of their role in suicide prevention.
Pre-Game: Why Athletics? Discuss resiliency and protective factors within athletics
Get in the Game: Identify Risk and Signs Discuss risk factors and warning signs as they pertain to athletes through the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide
Change the Game: Conversations around Suicide Discuss the value (and necessity) in having direct conversations about suicide