Connections & Collaborations - Scottsdale, AZ

19120 North Pima Road,Scottsdale AZ 85255

16 September, 2022

Description

Registration 8:30am-9:00am Presentation 9:00am-10:30am Suicide: Assessment, Interventions, and Postvention Presented by Nicole Garber, MD Chief of Psychiatry, The Meadows Ranch Description Through a very complex case review this presentation will discuss how to complete a risk assessment for suicide including risk factors and warning signs. There will be a discussion on targeted interventions for managing suicidal ideations and behaviors, including the use of suicide contracts, structuring the environment, therapeutic interventions; including DBT, CBT, and CAMS; medication treatments, ECT and when to hospital a patient to help keep them safe. Finally, there will be a discussion on how to respond professionally and personally when a patient dies by suicide. Objectives: Describe epidemiology of suicide Conduct a risk assessmentCreate a treatment plan for suicidal ideations and risk including structuring the environment, medications, therapeutic interventions, ECTExplain when to hospitalize a patient for suicide and what that means in terms of risk in the short and long termDiscuss postvention resources and policiesContinuing Education: 1.5 Continuing Education Credits or NBCC Clock Hours available. Please note you must register to receive a continuing education certificate. No partial credit will be given.• The Meadows is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Meadows maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Course meets criteria for 1.5 hours of continuing education for psychologists.• The Meadows is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program. Provider #5687.• This course has been approved by The Meadows, as a NAADAC Approved Education provider, for 1.5 CE. NAADAC Provider #62791, The Meadows is responsible for all aspects of their programming. Course addresses Counseling Services from NAADAC Counselor Skill Group. For more information, contact Cindy Warren 928-232-0435 or [email protected]