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.