Reducing Risk of Suicide in Adolescents and Transition Age Youth

Course Code: REL-BHC-0-RRSATAY

Hours: 1.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Identify risk factors, protective factors, and warning signs of suicide in adolescents and transition age youth.
State three assessment strategies to identify suicide risk in adolescents and transition age youth.
Describe interventions that reduce the risk of suicide in adolescents and transition age youth.

Outline:

Section 1: Suicide Risk in Adolescents and Transition Age Youth

Suicide in Adolescents and Transition Age Youth

Eli’s Recent Suicide Attempt

Adolescents and Transition Age Youth

Young People and Suicide Risk

Suicide Rates and Patterns

Risk Factors

Mental Health Conditions and Symptoms

Social and Environmental Factors

Societal and Structural Factors

Eli’s Suicide Risk

Warning Signs

Behavioral Warning Signs

Verbal Warning Signs

Emotional Warning Signs

Protective Factors

Individual Factors

Relational Factors

Community Factors

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Suicide Risk Assessment

Engaging Youth in Screening and Assessment

Tina’s Suicide Risk

Screening Verus Assessment

Validated Screening Tools

Setting the Stage

Do’s and Don’ts of Suicide Screening and Assessment

Suicide Screening

Natalia Screens Tina

When to Screen

What to Ask

What to Do With a Positive Screen

Suicide Risk Assessment

Natalia Assesses Tina

Validated Assessment Tools

Core Components of Suicide Risk Assessment

Risk Formulation and Initial Interventions

Documentation

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Suicide Prevention Interventions

Evidence-Based Interventions

Brief Interventions

Suicide-Specific Treatment

Medication and Suicide Risk

Building Kayla’s Hope Kit

Supporting the Whole Person

Ease Transitions in Care

Tailor Treatment to Youth

Know What Schools Can Do

Build Safety Before and After Crisis

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Information

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: Bridgett Ross, PsyD

Bridgett Ross, Psy.D. received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Boston College and then her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. She is a licensed psychologist in California and was in private practice for 13 years treating various issues including trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, grief/loss, and issues around self-concept, identity, and attachment. Having supervised pre-licensed and licensed clinicians, she maintains an interest in professional issues in the field of psychology. Dr. Ross’ training and work history include Children’s Hospital Chadwick Center for Children and Families, Kaiser Permanente, Alvarado Parkway Institute, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, which informed her focus on providing evidence-based trauma treatment to diverse populations.

 

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Health Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapists; Psychologists; Social Workers; Substance Use Counselors; in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Community Services, Behavioral Health: Crisis Services, Behavioral Health: Outpatient Services, Behavioral Health: Residential Services, Behavioral Health: Social Rehabilitation Facilities, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services: In-Home.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.