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Michigan hospitals embrace suicide prevention support / Public News Service

Recent research shows approximately half of people who die by suicide had contact with a health care professional within the month prior to their death. However, a recent study shows only 8% of hospitals are currently implementing all four recommended suicide prevention practices: safety planning, warm handoffs to outpatient care, patient follow-up and lethal means counseling. Melissa Tolstyka, director of Behavioral Health Services for Trinity Health Ann Arbor, said a seamless transition from inpatient to outpatient care is critical. . ....

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