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Suicide in the U.S.
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Suicide in the U.S.
Suicide in the U.S.
 
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A Look at Those at Risk
Resources provided by
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS)
National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP)
American Association of Suicidology
CE Credits: 3 hours
Online Course: $35
"In the United States, suicide is the eighth leading cause of death and contributes–through suicide attempts–to disability and suffering for hundreds of thousands of Americans each year. There are few who escape being touched by the tragedy of suicide in their lifetimes."
Introduction to National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
 
Do you know how many youths attempt suicide each year…or what age group has the highest number of completed suicides?
What is the relationship between mood disorders and suicide?
This short, online course will provide basic facts about suicide and those at risk. The aim of this course is to promote awareness that suicide is a public health problem and that it is preventable.
 
Online text material (39pp., pdf)
Contents Include:
    I. Who is At Risk?
    Fact Sheets from NIMH, National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and American Association of Suicidology
    • Suicide in the US: Statistics and Prevention
    • Youth Suicide Fact Sheet
    • Elderly Suicide Fact Sheet
    • African American Suicide Fact Sheet
    • At a Glance- Suicide Among Diverse Populations
    II. A Brief Look at Suicide and Mental Illness, Depression and Substance Abuse Disorders
    Resources from National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and American Association of Suicidology
    • Mental Illness, Substance Use Disorders and Suicide--Facts
    • Depression and Mood Disorders in Suicide
    • Facts about Suicide and Depression
    • What To Do If You Think a Person is Having Suicidal Thoughts--Using "IS PATH WARM"
    • Survivors of Suicide Fact Sheet
    III. Press Releases from NIMH and Center for Mental Health Services
    • 900,000 Youth Planned Suicides During Major Depression
    • Male Veterans Have Double the Suicide Rate of Civilians
    • "Care Managers" Help Depressed Elderly Reduce Suicidal Thoughts
    • Cognitive Therapy Reduces Repeat Suicide Attempts by 50%
    • Targeted Therapy Halves Suicide Attempts in Borderline Personality Disorder
    Links to additional resources are provided.
Number of Test Questions:
    20 objective questions
Learning Objectives:
 
At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
  • identify key facts related to suicide among youth, elderly, and diverse populations.
  • recognize risk factors related to mental illness, mood disorders and substance abuse.
  • identify two therapy approaches that have been effective with clients at risk for suicide.
 
Level:
    Beginning/ Intermediate
Target Audience:
    Psychologists, Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists who want to increase awareness of those at risk for suicide.
 
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