Dissemination Methods for Suicide Prevention Programs
After determining the appropriate audience(s) for dissemination, there are many methods that can be utilized to share findings and successes of a rural suicide prevention program.
Some methods of dissemination for suicide prevention programs include:
- Sharing information through the organization's website or on social media
- Creating and distributing program materials such as flyers, posters, and promotional giveaways
- Creating public service announcements for television, radio, and print media about how to recognize signs of suicide and how to respond
- Participating in local festivals or events
- Publishing program or policy briefs
- Submitting articles or press releases to local newspapers
- Presenting at regional or national conferences, including:
Additional suggestions for dissemination strategies to consider are discussed in the Rural Community Health Toolkit.
Resources to Learn More
MSRC
Dissemination Science Institute
Website
Focused on developing and improving the dissemination of suicide prevention evidence-based practices and
research findings to target populations. Provides tutorials, presentations, and workshops given by experts in
the fields of suicide prevention and dissemination science.
Organization(s): Military Suicide Research Consortium
National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
Implementation Assessment Report
Document
Summarizes the efforts of several national organizations and federal agencies to implement the goals and
objectives of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. Offers recommendations to support community-level
suicide prevention strategies including dissemination of prevention research.
Organization(s): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration
Date: 2017