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.
Target audience: Psychologists, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers, addiction counselors, nurses.
This CE program is designated as beginner.
Content Category: Clinical; Clinical Intake and Screening; Clinical Assessment; Treatment Plan; Counseling Services; Discharge and Continuing Care
There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support.
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.
Author Bio
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 2020.
Bios
CE Approvals
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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.”
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Learning Objectives
Based on the content of this course, I can:
- 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
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