Recent studies find therapists are less willing to treat patients in crisis due to therapists’ self-identified lack of training and resources. Less than 50% of graduate training programs in mental health address suicide risk assessment. Resources for managing suicidal individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are even more scarce. This eight-hour event includes didactics, discussion, video, and skills practice. Learners will increase their competence, confidence, and comfort in managing suicidal patients. Attendees will advance their skills in contemporary evidence-based risk assessment, management, and clinical decision-making for people with suicide risk.

Registration is required (see flyer for details)

Continuing Education is offered for physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, counselors and behavior analysts (6 credits).