Course Summary
By taking this course, the learner will gain a better understanding of the complexities involved in assessing, screening, and treating suicidal ideation, the challenges individuals with suicidal ideation face, common stigma and biases, and how to best prevent suicide according to evidence-based treatment and best practices.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify warning signs, common risk factors, and common protective factors for suicide.
- List evidence-based assessments and screening tools used to identify suicide risk.
- Utilize common suicide prevention strategies and interventions to reduce suicide risk and attempts.
Learning Audience
The learners for this training are behavioral health service providers, social workers, counselors, peer support specialists, and other professionals who support individuals with substance use and behavioral health conditions.
American Psychological Association Continuing Education (APA CE) Credits
This course is eligible for Continued Education Units (CEU) upon completion, which are awarded as follows:
- 1 APA CEU credit awarded per (1) hour of completed learning
The University of Colorado Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The University of Colorado Department of Psychiatry maintains responsivity for this program and its content.
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Course Duration
Content Contributors
- Dr. Michael Allen, MD - Adult Psychiatrist at the Johnson Depression Center, Professor of Psychiatry and Emergency Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Medical Director of Rocky Mountain Crisis Partners
