Digital Resource Library

SPEAK Network is a about suicide prevention and interventions. Our resources are available to those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts and behaviors, those who want to learn how to help someone who is suicidal, and for health care professionals who work with suicidal individuals. Content may trigger emotions. If you need help please reach out to someone you can talk to or call 988.

Written Resources

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Reflect, Reset, and Reach Out: Prioritizing Mental Health for the Holiday Season
Reflect, Reset, and Reach Out: Prioritizing Mental Health for the Holiday Season

As the Holiday Season approaches, it’s the perfect time to focus on our mental health and well-being.

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The Transformative Power of Writing Down Your Feelings
The Transformative Power of Writing Down Your Feelings

At SPEAK Network, we're dedicated to supporting your mental health journey by providing tools that can make a meaningful impact on your well-being. Today, we want to highlight the simple yet powerful practice of putting your feelings down on paper.

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Understanding the Impact of Food, Sleep, and Nutrition on Mental Well-Being
Understanding the Impact of Food, Sleep, and Nutrition on Mental Well-Being

In our fast-paced world, where stress and constant demands can take a toll on our mental health, understanding the connection between our daily habits and our well-being becomes increasingly crucial.

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The Urgent Need to Rethink Suicide: Lessons for Veterans & All Americans
The Urgent Need to Rethink Suicide: Lessons for Veterans & All Americans

Watch this educational video to learn more about the suicide epidemic affecting our veterans across the nation.

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Understanding Boundaries: A Key to Mental Wellness
Understanding Boundaries: A Key to Mental Wellness

Read our newest blog about the importance setting boundaries plays in your mental well-being.

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Video Resources

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Searching for a Sense of Place
Searching for a Sense of Place

Dr. Tamara Keefner, PhD, BSN, RN, CNE presented in the Spring of 2021 a grounded theory titled “Searching for a Sense of Place: The Process of How Adolescent Girls Escape Suicide” from her dissertation.

Dr. Tamara Keefner, PhD, BSN, RN, CNE presented in the Spring of 2021 a grounded theory titled “Searching for a Sense of Place: The Process of How Adolescent Girls Escape Suicide” from her dissertation.

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The Sailboat Metaphor | Part 3 of 3
The Sailboat Metaphor | Part 3 of 3

This video is part 3 of 3 in our series of the Sailboat Metaphor. In this video, you will learn about how the captain is the master of the boat and is a symbol of autonomy, as the captain interacts with and relates to other elements of the sailboat.

This video is part 3 of 3 in our series of the Sailboat Metaphor. The sailboat metaphor compares human functioning to a captain with a sailboat and its journey.

The metaphor revolves around three key concepts that are all related to well-being, autonomy, authenticity, and resilience.

In this video, you will learn about how the captain is the master of the boat and is a symbol of autonomy, as the captain interacts with and relates to other elements of the sailboat.

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The Sailboat Metaphor | Part 2 of 3
The Sailboat Metaphor | Part 2 of 3

This video is part 2 of 3 in our series of the Sailboat Metaphor. In this video, you will learn about the elements of the boat and how this relates to life and your place in the ocean.

This video is part 2 of 3 in our series of the Sailboat Metaphor. The sailboat metaphor compares human functioning to a captain with a sailboat and its journey.

The metaphor revolves around three key concepts that are all related to well-being, autonomy, authenticity, and resilience.

In this video, you will learn about the elements of the boat and how this relates to life and your place in the ocean.

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The Sailboat Metaphor | Part 1 of 3
The Sailboat Metaphor | Part 1 of 3

This video is part 1 of 3 in our series of the Sailboat Metaphor. The metaphor revolves around three key concepts that are all related to well-being, autonomy, authenticity, and resilience.

This video is part 1 of 3 in our series of the Sailboat Metaphor. The sailboat metaphor compares human functioning to a captain with a sailboat and its journey.

The metaphor revolves around three key concepts that are all related to well-being, autonomy, authenticity, and resilience.

In this video, you will learn about the metaphor as a whole.

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Research

Keefner, T., Minton, M, & Antonen, K. (2022). Embracing emotional pain: a case study of adolescent suicidality and spirituality. Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. https://doi.org/10.1177/10783903221118932

Keefner, T. P., & Stenvig, T. (2020): Suicidality: An Evolutionary Concept Analysis. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2020.1793243

Keefner, T. P. & Stenvig, T.  (2020) Searching for a Sense of Place: The Process of How Adolescent Girls Overcome Suicidality. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 41(10), 855-872, DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2020.1749915

Keefner, T. P., & Stenvig, T. (2020). Rethinking suicide risk with a new generation of suicide theories. Research and Theory for Nursing Practice: An International Journal, 34(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/RTNP-D-19-00128

Arends, R., Elverson, C. A., Keefner, T. P., & Mylant, M. (2020). Screening brief intervention, and referral to treatment training for family nurse practitioner students. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners 00, 1-8. DOI 10.1097/JXX.0000000000000423

Keefner, T., & Minton, M. (2024). Acquired Capability for Suicide: An Evolutionary Concept Analysis. Issues in Mental Health Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2024.2346594