In Session: Practicing Clinical Skills to Prevent Suicide in Adults
Despite increased efforts to prevent suicide, it remains a leading cause of death in the U.S. In 2020, almost 46,000 people died by suicide (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2020).
While people of all ages and backgrounds are impacted by suicide, some groups are at greater risk than others. For instance (Ehlman et al., 2022):
- Adults between the ages of 45 and 65 years old have one of the highest suicide rates in the U.S.
- Men are 3 to 4 times more likely to die by suicide than women.
In 2020, White men between the ages of 45 and 65 years old accounted for 23% of suicide deaths in the U.S. (CDC, 2020).
You will likely encounter clients at risk for suicide. It is important for you to know how to detect their risk and deliver interventions that can reduce the likelihood they will engage in suicidal behavior.
In this course, you will apply your existing knowledge of suicide prevention to a simulated therapy session with an at-risk, middle-aged White man.
You will respond to the client at different points in the session. You will decide between two response options, and then see how your selection impacts his level of risk and outcome. Supervisory input will also help guide you through this simulation exercise.
The purpose of this course is to test and reinforce your existing knowledge about suicide prevention. You should review our other suicide prevention courses if you:
- Want to learn detailed and specific suicide prevention methods
- Have not received in-depth training on suicide risk assessment and intervention
After learning about evidence-based approaches for reducing suicide risk, you can then use this simulation to reinforce your knowledge.
The goal of this course is to provide addictions, behavioral health counseling, marriage and family therapy, nursing, psychology, and social work professionals in health and human services settings with an opportunity to apply your existing knowledge to assess and intervene with an at-risk adult.
Note: Bear in mind that due to time constraints, this course presents a highly abbreviated version of what a suicide risk assessment would involve. To determine risk and plan interventions, you would normally also:
- Review multiple sources of information
- Use standardized screening measures
- Consult with a supervisor or colleagues as needed
- Do an in-depth inquiry
Despite increased efforts to prevent suicide, it remains a leading cause of death in the U.S. In 2020, almost 46,000 people died by suicide (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2020). While people of all ages and backgrounds are impacted by suicide, some groups are at greater risk than others. For instance (Ehlman et al., 2022): In 2020, White men between the ages of 45 and 65 years old accounted for 23% of suicide deaths in the U.S. (CDC, 2020). You will likely encounter clients at risk for suicide. It is important for you to know how to detect their risk and deliver interventions that can reduce the likelihood they will engage in suicidal behavior. In this course, you will apply your existing knowledge of suicide prevention to a simulated therapy session with an at-risk, middle-aged White man. You will respond to the client at different points in the session. You will decide between two response options, and then see how your selection impacts his level of risk and outcome. Supervisory input will also help guide you through this simulation exercise. The purpose of this course is to test and reinforce your existing knowledge about suicide prevention. You should review our other suicide prevention courses if you: After learning about evidence-based approaches for reducing suicide risk, you can then use this simulation to reinforce your knowledge. The goal of this course is to provide addictions, behavioral health counseling, marriage and family therapy, nursing, psychology, and social work professionals in health and human services settings with an opportunity to apply your existing knowledge to assess and intervene with an at-risk adult. Note: Bear in mind that due to time constraints, this course presents a highly abbreviated version of what a suicide risk assessment would involve. To determine risk and plan interventions, you would normally also:
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Identify risk factors and warning signs for suicidality in adults.
Indicate the appropriate steps to assess an individual’s level of suicide risk.
State the essential interventions to implement based on the level of identified risk.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Setting, Characters, and Prompts
Supervisor Intro
Introductory Bio
Evaluate Gary’s Risk
Gary’s Safety Plan
Next Steps
Section 3: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Monique Kahn, Psy.D. received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at Spokane Mental Health in Washington, which included specialty rotations in behavioral medicine and time-limited psychotherapies. She is licensed as a psychologist in Maine, where she was in private practice for 14 years, providing services to adult clients with varied presenting issues, but with particular emphasis on the treatment of anxiety disorders, the relationship between psychosocial stress and illness, insomnia, and coping with chronic illness. She has taught in the undergraduate psychology program at Husson University in Maine. In addition, she has worked as a content writer and psychology subject matter expert for several major educational publishing firms. She joined Relias as a clinical content writer and subject matter expert in 2016.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.
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nurses; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; Social Workers; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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