Early Detection of Suicide Risk in Older Populations (Virtual Event)

Early Detection of Suicide Risk in Older Populations (Virtual Event)

Presented by Gary U. Behrman, PhD, MSW, M.Div.

3.0 Clock hours

* This course meets Suicide Prevention requirement for licensure renewal. *

For over a decade, the suicide rates in the U.S. are rising.  Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the general population, with suicides outnumbering homicides by more than two to one. Among all populations, white males over the age of 55 are at highest risk for suicidal ideation and completion. It is critical that social workers are educated in how to assess, treat, and refer to appropriate levels of care to lower the risks for suicide especially among againg populations. 

Objectives:

1. Recognize the warning signs of suicide risk especially among aging populations,
2. Understand family concerns with aging populations,
3. Incorporate behavioral health screens and safety plans,
4. Apply best practices that facilitate resilience and improve health outcomes,
5. Identify resources and recent research for suicide prevention.