The Wyoming Department of Health is offering free suicide prevention training to employers and their employees across the state. In 2019 Wyoming’s suicide rate was the highest in the United States and almost twice the national average according to the American Association of Suicidology. “Wyoming unfortunately has historically high suicide rates and, on average, one Wyoming resident dies by suicide every two days,” said Lindsay Martin, Injury and Violence Prevention Program manager with WDH. Martin said one recognized way to help prevent suicide is through evidence-based gatekeeper training. “That’s why we’re offering free online “Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR)” training to the state’s employers for their employees,” she said. The QPR course is taught in a clear, concise format and takes approximately one hour to complete.
