Self-Harm/Suicidal Ideation/Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
Explore resources for self-harm, suicidal ideation, and non-suicidal self-injury
Addressing Suicidal Thinking
Many people experiencing homelessness may feel hopeless or overwhelmed. Some people in this situation may begin to have thoughts of suicide. Use this informative tip sheet to learn strategies to identify and respond to the immediate mental health needs of people experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Child and Adolescent Suicide Assessment and Prevention
Numerous studies have highlighted a concerning surge in the mental health challenges facing youth in recent years. As part of this growing concern, rates of suicide risk and completed suicides in children and adolescents have also increased. As of 2020, suicide was the second leading cause of death for youth ages 10–14 and the third leading cause of death for youth ages 15–24 (CDC, 2020). It is vital that providers working with children and adolescents are equipped with tools for assessing and preventing suicide. In ...
Keeping Young People Safe: An Overview of Self-Harm
This training is an introduction to self-harm and dispels myths about self-injurious behaviors. This training will support participants in identifying self-harm behaviors in adolescents, assessing risk factors, and promoting protective factors. Participants will learn and apply skills to identify and effectively respond to youth engaging in self-harm. A tool to engage caregivers and families in discussing self-harm with young people will be explored. The intended audience is clinicians working with youth and their families.
Safety and Crisis Intervention
This series of brief videos is focused on providing mental health providers with a greater knowledge regarding crisis in its many forms. This collection includes practical knowledge on de-escalation, post-crisis reflection, and treatment planning to facilitate greater growth for the client and clinician. Crisis interventions for a field-based setting versus an outpatient setting is highlighted with a focus on maintaining awareness of your surroundings and verbal and non-verbal cues. There is also an emphasis on managing crises via telehealth and assessment tools with case applications.
Tools and Resources to Support Teens and Families
There are many resources and tools available to provide additional support to students who are having thoughts of suicide. This video outlines several resources and tools that can connect Los Angeles County students to care beyond the scope of what a teacher can provide. If you are a teacher with a student at risk of suicide, please know you are not alone. There are also resources that can help you cope with the stress of supporting teens and families in crisis.
Safety and De-escalation During a Crisis
People behave unsafely when they feel unsafe; the many stressors related to crises can make people feel more vulnerable and insecure. Download this tip sheet to help you gain strategies for helping distressed people feel safe while keeping yourself safe.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Treating Anxiety and Suicidality
This training covers the basics of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders which includes behavioral activation, as well as cognitive strategies for controlling anxiety. Finally, we will consider exposure for anxiety disorders. In addition, we will consider the impact of CBT on suicidality. Recorded on May 17, 2019. Please note that CEs are only available by attending the live virtual training, not the anytime session.
De-escalation and Safety Webinar
Due to stress factors caused by COVID-19, many people may be experiencing intense emotions. Watch this webinar about de-escalation and safety skills to keep yourself and others safe when working with people experiencing intense emotions. Anytime session recorded on April 17, 2020.
Youth Suicide Assessment and Prevention Training
This training provides an overview of suicide prevention tailored for youth and families. Participants learn about the nature of suicide, suicide-related statistics, risk factors, and warning signs of suicide. The overview also covers risk assessment, how to help a youth who is thinking about suicide, and information on available resources for intervention and postvention. Anytime session recorded on June 18, 2020.
Safety and Crisis Prevention Intervention and Response
This training focuses on components pertinent to safety practices and crisis intervention/prevention practices for field-based mental health and homeless outreach service providers, including preventing a crisis, recognizing a crisis, responding to a crisis, and following up on a crisis. This training also covers common issues associated with providing mental health services in street-based outreach to the homeless, home visits, and urban crime-ridden communities. This training will also describe best practices for identifying and managing issues related to personal space awareness, situational awareness, and exploring the different stages of a crisis: warning ...