Saving lives through effective, evidence-based care is this mission of CAMS—and it is what keeps us committed to providing training and support to mental health professionals across the world. #CAMScare #SuicidePrevention #EvidenceBasedCare

More men than women die by suicide each year. While the rates vary by country, men in the U.S. are four times more likely to die by suicide than women. Currently, there are no countries with reported data where female suicides are more common. Read more:

The CAMS Clinician Locator is continuing to grow—with 826 CAMS Trained™ clinicians and counting 🙌 By joining, clinicians are listed in an online directory for people looking for suicide-specific care. See the Locator and more benefits of joining here:

Exciting news for suicide prevention funding 🎉.Valvoline, Inc. partnered with KVC Behavioral Healthcare to provide evidence-based, suicide-focused CAMS training to KVC Kentucky clinicians in 81 counties across the state. Read more here:

Curious to learn about how machine learning is impacting suicide prevention? Check out a free recorded webinar: Modeling the Complexity of Suicide and Self-Harm using Computational Clinical Science. 🖥️ Access the webinar here:

July is Bebe Moore Campbell Minority Mental Health Awareness Month 💚 Many people in racial and ethnic minority groups have limited access to culturally appropriate mental health care. Learn more and see resources here: #MinorityMentalHealth #MMHAM.

This study published by Scientific Reports analyzed data from university students seeking mental health services. It found that suicidal ideation is able to be predicted by various machine learning algorithms. Read the full article here:

Gun violence exposure plays a significant role in mental health and suicide risk. In this study from Social Science & Medicine, the relationship between the frequency of gun violence exposure and mental health is explored. Read more:

This study published by JAMA Network found that implementation of the Zero Suicide model in outpatient care sites was associated with a reduction in suicide attempt rates among most of the sites studied. See more here:

This study from Psychiatry Research looks at the rising suicide rates among Northeastern Brazilian adolescents during the pandemic. It found that Indigenous youth were the most affected, as well as males who experience a notable rise in suicide rates.

Another Role-Play Training is happening on Tuesday, July 15. Role-Play Trainings help enhance the knowledge of the CAMS Framework® while providing the opportunity to practice using it with other individuals. CE credits are available. Register here:

We have over 800 CAMS Trained™ clinicians on our Locator 🙌 Now is the perfect time to become a part of our growing community. You'll get access to a free Advanced CAMS course and Office Hours with Dr. David Jobes. Consider joining today!

🙌 Huge prevention news from Colorado 🙌 Suicide rates have been stabilizing in Colorado since 2021, according to Colorado’s Office for Suicide Prevention. See more about the incredible work they're doing here:

Parental monitoring has been found to decrease suicidality among adolescents, particularly in young females. This study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders highlights the importance of parental involvement and awareness. Learn more:

It’s estimated that more than 2 in 5 adults in the U.S. personally know someone who has died by suicide, according to a survey from @CDCgov. It's more important than ever to support those at risk. Read more 👉

This review from the Journal of Affective Disorders found that AI, especially machine learning (ML), shows significant promise when it comes to forecasting suicide risk. This may serve to help detect patterns and behavioral cues associated with suicide.

CAMS-care was proud to support the <SAYLESS 2025 Relay Team for their run this year. 💛 Learn more about <SAYLESS and their mission here: .#CAMScare #SuicidePrevention.

“. this book provides clinicians themselves with hope and confidence in practicing life-saving work.” – Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy. Get The 3rd edition of Managing Suicidal Risk, A Collaborative Approach here: ​​

📣 The next CAMS Brief Intervention (BI) training is coming up on Monday, July 21. This 4-hour training is designed to help support and encourage the use of the CAMS Framework® in specific healthcare settings. Save your seat:

🗓️ Mark your calendar for Wednesday, June 11—The ASPIRES Center is hosting a webinar that’s part of their series, “What is the Research Telling Us?” Learn more: