Social Disconnection in Late-Life Suicide

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Video Course · Asynchronous, self-paced Addiction 7 CE Credits

Social Disconnection in Late-Life Suicide

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Description

This course is a virtual workshop from NIMH on Social Disconnection in Late Life Suicide.

The focus of the course is to take a in-depth look at the current state of the science on social disconnection and suicide in late life. That includes looking at the mechanisms with which social disconnectedness can affect late-life suicide, the potential treatment targets and opportunities, and the potential barriers for time to effectively implement the interventions.

The format includes brief expert-led presentations, moderated discussions among the presenters, and then a final moderated discussion.

This course contains 3 videos from the NIMH virtual workshop with transcripts.

Format: Asynchronous, distance learning. Non-interactive. Recorded video with transcript.

This content has been sourced with approval from NIMH.

Date of workshop/recording: Sept 2020.

 

 

 

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Course Details

Credits
7
Course Format
Recorded video, asynchronous, distance-learning, non-interactive, includes transcript.
Target Audience
Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers, Addiction Counselors, Nurses
CE Credit Type / Category
Clinical, Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment, Counseling
Course Level
Beginner
Conflict of Interest
None reported
Publication Date
December 17, 2021
Last Modified
December 17, 2021

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss the mechanisms of social disconnection in late-life suicide
  • Describe and give examples of social connections, social support, social isolation and loneliness
  • List problematic behaviors that influence morbidity and mortality in late-life
  • Compare the support shown by and expected from family, friendship, and congregation networks
  • Explain how and when internet search data can potentially identify suicide attempts
  • Illustrate why it is challenging to assess suicide risk

CE Approvals

American Psychological Association (APA)

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National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

At Health, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6949. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. At Health, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

NAADAC – The Association for Addiction Professionals

Athealth.com is approved as a continuing education provider by the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, the Association for Addiction Professionals. #148460.

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

At Health, LLC, Provider #1707, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 5/3/2023–5/3/2026.

State-Specific Approvals

It is At Health’s understanding that these programs meet the criteria of an approved continuing education program for social work in Arkansas. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit.

It is At Health’s understanding that these programs meet the criteria of an approved continuing education program for social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, master’s level psychologists, licensed clinical psychotherapists, and alcohol and other drug abuse counselors in Kansas. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit.

It is At Health’s understanding that these programs meet the criteria of an approved continuing education program for mental health practice and for social work in Nebraska. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit.

It is At Health’s understanding that these programs meet the criteria of an approved continuing education program for psychologists, pastoral psychotherapists, clinical social workers, clinical mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and alcohol and drug abuse counselors in New Hampshire. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit.

It is At Health’s understanding that these programs meet the criteria of an approved continuing education program for social workers, professional counselors, marital and family therapists, and clinical pastoral therapists in Tennessee. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit.

Other jurisdictions may accept trainings offered by At Health, LLC for your continuing education requirements. Restrictions may apply. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit.

Page last modified or reviewed by athealth.com on Mar 6, 2026.

Syllabus 4 lessons

  1. 🖹 [B1423-V21] Video Social Disconnection in Late-Life Suicide: Mechanisms, Treatments, Targets, and Interventions Part One with Dr. Elizabeth Necka, PhD and Dr. Jovier Evans, PhD
  2. 🖹 [B1423-V21] Video Social Disconnection in Late-Life Suicide: Mechanisms, Treatments, Targets, and Interventions Part Two with Dr. Elizabeth Necka, Phd and Dr. Jovier Evans, PhD
  3. 🖹 [B1423-V21] Video Social Disconnection in Late-Life Suicide: Mechanisms, Treatments, Targets, and Interventions Part Three with Dr. Elizabeth Necka, PhD and Dr. Jovier Evans, PhD
  4. 🖹 [B1423-V21] Transcript

Author Bio

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 2020.

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