Suicide Assessment and Intervention Training for Mental Health Professionals

Suicide Assessment and Intervention Training for Mental Health Professionals

Riverside Community Care (Riverside Trauma Center)

Riverside Community Care (Riverside Trauma Center)

Program Type

Education/Training

Cost

Yes, $1001 or more

Evidence Type

Empirically Defined Evidence

Strategy

Identify and support people at risk

Program or Intervention Summary

This full-day training is designed to increase knowledge and improve the skills and confidence of clinicians and others who work in behavioral health settings and who routinely assess for suicidal thoughts and behaviors in youth and adults and plan for their care. This clinician-developed training is based on current research and best practices and reflects the training objectives in the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention as well as the elements of SPRC’s Comprehensive Approach to Suicide Prevention. Published evaluations of the training demonstrate increased knowledge, confidence, and changes in practice behaviors among
participants. The program has recently been piloted as training for graduate level trainees who are entering mental health professions.

Program or Intervention Summary

This full-day training is designed to increase knowledge and improve the skills and confidence of clinicians and others who work in behavioral health settings and who routinely assess for suicidal thoughts and behaviors in youth and adults and plan for their care. This clinician-developed training is based on current research and best practices and reflects the training objectives in the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention as well as the elements of SPRC’s Comprehensive Approach to Suicide Prevention. Published evaluations of the training demonstrate increased knowledge, confidence, and changes in practice behaviors among
participants. The program has recently been piloted as training for graduate level trainees who are entering mental health professions.

Type Education/Training
Setting Online, Community, Health care facility, Mental health facility, School
People Mental health professionals (i.e. therapists, social workers)
Prevention Level Treatment Care
Languages English
Study Method Mixed Methods
Implementer Requirement Experts through lived experience, Mental health providers
Training Requirement Yes
Delivery Options In person, Virtual, Hybrid (a combination of in-person and virtual)
Topics Improve provider attitudes, knowledge, skills

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