New Framework Helps Public Health Leaders Navigate Suicide, Mental Health

The CDC, ASTHO, the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP), and Mental Health America (MHA) recently released a framework for public health leaders with effective strategies to improve mental health and prevent suicide for all people, in every community in the settings where they live, learn, work, and play. Addressing mental health concerns and suicide prevention through a public health approach can prevent other negative outcomes, including chronic diseases, substance use, violence, and adverse childhood experiences. This framework is a step toward a more collective vision in which cross-sector partners are working together to build communities where all people can thrive. 

​Public Health's Role in Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention