Perspectives On Health And Tech

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. In general, 45% of individuals who die by suicide will have seen their primary healthcare provider within one month of their death, but only 20% will have seen a mental health professional. During the last few years, there has been an increased awareness and focus on mental health. Despite the increased availability of mental health apps and virtual connections to providers, the demand for services is still high. Recently, a national three-digit crisis number, 988, was rolled out in the US to help connect anyone in need with suicide prevention and crisis resources. What can health systems and providers do on a larger scale to help prevent suicide? In this episode, Danny Gladden, director of behavioral health at Oracle Cerner, talks with Dr. Caitlin Thompson, clinical psychologist and chief clinical officer at Red Duke Strategies, who formerly served as the national director of suicide prevention at Veterans Affairs. Hear them discuss: - Demystifying crisis line