AAS Workplace Suicide Prevention 2

Question 1

An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) typically provides how many free short-term counseling sessions per issue to employees?

Accepted Answer

3–8 sessions

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1–2 sessions

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12–20 sessions

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Unlimited sessions until clinical improvement

Question 2

When a coworker dies by suicide, which action should a workplace manager AVOID when addressing the remaining team?

Accepted Answer

Sharing specific details about the method used

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Acknowledging the loss with empathy and compassion

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Providing information about available mental health resources

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Allowing employees time and space to process their grief

Question 3

Which of the following workplace factors is LEAST associated with elevated employee suicide risk?

Accepted Answer

Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling policies

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Job loss or fear of termination

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Workplace bullying and harassment

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Rotating shift schedules disrupting sleep

Question 4

In the Zero Suicide framework, a 'warm handoff' between care providers is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A real-time, facilitated introduction between providers with the patient present

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A written referral letter sent by one provider to the next

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An automated appointment reminder sent to the patient

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A phone call made by the patient to schedule their own follow-up

Question 5

Which federal law most directly protects employees from workplace discrimination based on mental health conditions, including a history of suicidal crisis?

Accepted Answer

ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)

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OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act)

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FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act)

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ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act)

Question 6

A supervisor notices several warning signs of suicidal risk in an employee. Which response BEST reflects gatekeeper training principles?

Accepted Answer

Ask the employee directly if they are thinking about suicide and listen without judgment

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Alert HR immediately and have the employee escorted off premises as a safety measure

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Casually mention available mental health resources without addressing concerns directly

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Document the warning signs and wait to see if behavior worsens before acting

Question 7

Research on workplace suicide prevention programs indicates that stigma reduction is most effectively achieved through:

Accepted Answer

Organizational leaders openly discussing mental health and modeling help-seeking

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Mandatory reporting requirements for employees identified as at-risk

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Anonymous mental health screenings combined with EAP promotion posters

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Posting crisis hotline numbers in break rooms and common areas