Suicide Assessment and Prevention
Overview
Suicide is a major public health concern, and recent studies reveal that suicide is among the leading causes of death in the United States for ages ten to thirty-four. Service providers are challenged with offering support to a number of special needs populations at greater risk of dying by suicide. National efforts have focused on identifying risk factors and strategies to prevent suicide. This training will provide an overview of both suicide assessment and prevention, and will offer vital statistics with an emphasis on risk factors that contribute to suicide. Attendees will learn how to create a plan of safety for individuals using intervention strategies, including assessment on the continuum of suicide, which gives the opportunity of intercepting suicidal trajectories at several different stages and promoting the person’s safety. Case studies will be used to practice the skills presented in this training and resources provided. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of the suicide continuum and a host of strategies to assist persons in crisis.
Learning objectives
- List 3 signs of suicidality
- Describe ways to support persons who are having thoughts of suicide
- List 3 risk factors for suicidality
- Summarize the time frame that most people complete suicide
- Explain why suicide is considered a rare event
Training times
Date | Time | CE Credits | Availability |
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May 13, 2024 (Monday) |
9:30 am - 12:00 pm (for all dates) |
5.0 CEs
| Space available |