b'should also be made aware to whom those inquiries should be directed if they are approached by the media or press. See Appendix B: Tools and Templates for important information about working with the media, including the resource, Recommendations for Reporting on Suicide.Helping Employees CopeIn the aftermath of a suicide, staff and others in the community may feel emotionally overwhelmed. This sectionprovides short-term steps in the weeks that follow initial notification, including key considerations for supporting staff in the aftermath of a colleagues suicide death. For tools and resources, please see Appendix B.Supporting StaffA workplaces approach to supporting staff after a suicide loss is most effective when it provides varying degrees of support depending on team members needs, including offering staff access to mental and behavioral health services, connecting staff with supportive resources such as grief counseling and peer support, sharing information about crisis resources and services, promoting self-care strategies, and preparing managers to support their teams.Loss and Healing SupportWorking with staff in the aftermath of a suicide death can sometimes exceed the capacity of a workplace to support staff and the community. Workplaces may want to consider bringing in postvention specialists, trauma responders, or local mental health or crisis centers to support their staff. Providing staff with information on local bereavement support groups is also recommended.Mental and Behavioral Health ServicesIt is important to connect staff in need of additional support with available mental health professionals and services through the EAP, or other employee mental health resources. In some cases, it may be helpful for workplaces to consider establishing an ongoing relationship with local mental health services that can meet with staff when needed.Crisis ResourcesIt is recommended that workplaces publicize crisis hotline numbers and resources. Text or call 988, or promote 988 by visiting https://orders.gpo.gov/SAMHSA988/Pubs.aspx to order materials.Self-Care StrategiesProviding staff with practical coping strategies to take care of themselves physically, emotionally, and spirituallycan be particularly helpful. Examples include providing staff with relaxation and mindfulness tools; encouragingstaff to engage in favorite activities or hobbies; and reminding staff of the importance of exercise, good nutrition and sleep. It is also helpful to provide staff with a list of support resources and encouraging them to create their own resource list, including people they can turn to for support. See Appendix B: Tools and Templates for a Self-Care Strategies Worksheet for staff.Support for ManagersManagers will likely play a large role in supporting the workplace in the aftermath of a suicide. A Managers Guide to Suicide Postvention in the Workplace offers guidance for managers on how to reduce suicide risk After A Suicide | Postvention Toolkit For Workplaces 9'