Question Persuade Refer: Fundamental Suicide Prevention Training for Providers
Question Persuade Refer (QPR) is a world-renowned suicide prevention training that guides the community to begin having a conversation about suicide breaking stigma and guiding those with suicidal thoughts to help. This particular training will offer an additional provider perspective as not only can you support your clients but also your peers.
Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022
Time:10am-12pm EST / 9am-11am CST
Cost: FREE
Presenter: Emily Hager, Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network
(Registration is Limited)
Zoom details will be emailed to registrants on the morning of the event. This event is Live and will not be recorded.
As a result of attending this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Discuss data and statistics pertaining to suicide in our nation and state
- Discuss common risk factors for the community
- Discuss common risk factors for providers
- Discuss QPR method
- Discuss resources and next steps
Please email cswcep@utk.edu with any questions, including those related to accessibility.
About the presenter
Emily Hager was born and raised in Knoxville and graduated from Johnson City’s East Tennessee State University with a B.S. in Biology/Biochemistry. Upon completion of her degree, Hager joined the United States Navy for four years of service where not only did she learn leadership and professional development skills but was also exposed to a variety of mental health concerns. After service, Hager returned to Knoxville and began a pursuit of her PhD in Nutritional Science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. A survivor of suicide loss, Hager has served in several suicide prevention awareness and advocacy roles in East Tennessee. Hager also worked with Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN) prior to hire through Vet to Vet Tennessee and collaborated with TSPN’s Veterans task force. Hager and her husband have four incredible children.