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IN SB0230

IN SB0230
Suicide prevention. Provides that the division of mental health and addiction is responsible for the development and provision of a research based training program for health care providers concerning suicide assessment, training, and management that is: (1) demonstrated to be an effective or promising program; and (2) recommended by the Indiana Suicide Prevention Network Advisory Council. Requires emergency medical technicians to complete a research based training program concerning suicide ass


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Introduced
01/03/2018
In Committee
02/26/2018
Crossed Over
01/23/2018
Passed
03/02/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/13/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Suicide prevention. Provides that the division of mental health and addiction is responsible for the development and provision of a research based training program for health care providers concerning suicide assessment, training, and management that is: (1) demonstrated to be an effective or promising program; and (2) recommended by the Indiana Suicide Prevention Network Advisory Council. Requires emergency medical technicians to complete a research based training program concerning suicide assessment, treatment, and management that is: (1) demonstrated to be an effective or promising program; and (2) recommended by the Indiana Suicide Prevention Network Advisory Council. Requires that teachers and other

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve suicide prevention efforts in Indiana. It requires the Division of Mental Health and Addiction to develop and provide a research-based training program for healthcare providers on suicide assessment, training, and management. The bill also mandates that emergency medical technicians and teachers complete a similar research-based training program recommended by the Indiana Suicide Prevention Network Advisory Council. The goal is to equip these professionals with effective and promising tools to identify, treat, and manage suicide risk among individuals.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Public Law 56 (on 03/13/2018)

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