Suicide Prevention in Older Adult Population (DHHS Partnership)

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Description

This training is brought to you in partnership between South Piedmont AHEC and North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services.

Understanding suicide prevention in older adults is crucial for healthcare workers in skilled nursing facilities. Older adults face unique challenges like chronic illness, loss, and isolation, increasing their suicide risk. Recognizing these risk factors and warning signs allows for early intervention and support.
Effective suicide prevention strategies save lives and improve residents' well-being. This knowledge helps create a supportive environment, fostering open communication and trust.

Online Learning: Depression and Suicide Prevention in Older Adults
Welcome to our training module on depression and suicide prevention in older adults. This course covers factors related to depression and suicide, focusing on risk assessment, prevention efforts, and clinical/legal standards of care.

Faculty
Bethany Ramos, LCSW

Module Information
Release Date: May 5, 2025
Valid Through: May 5, 2027

Continuing Education Credits
0.10 CEUs
CEUs are expressed in tenths and 0.1 CEU is based off 60 minutes of instruction.

1.00 Contact Hour
1.00 contact hour is based off 60 minutes of instruction.

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Objectives

• Identify risk factors: Understand key risk factors for depression and suicide in older adults.
• Conduct risk assessments: Learn to effectively assess the risk of depression and suicide.
• Implement prevention strategies: Discover evidence-based prevention efforts.
• Understand clinical standards: Familiarize yourself with clinical standards of care.
• Navigate legal considerations: Learn about legal standards in caring for at-risk older adults.
• Promote mental well-being: Apply strategies to support mental health and well-being.

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