SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Course overview

Course Description: This course is based on a publication by SAMHSA about addressing suicidal thoughts and behaviors in substance abuse treatment. This literature review ?is on the topic of addressing suicidal thought and behaviors in substance abuse treatment. There are three sections: a review of the recent literature, an annotated bibliography of the literature most central to the topic, and a general bibliography of other available literature. It includes literature that addresses both clinical and administrative concerns. The review is not intended for academics. Rather, it is written for clinical supervisors, counselors, and administrators who are seeking to apply? accurate information to their work. This course serves as an excellent resource for mental health professionals who would like to build or refresh their knowledge about addressing suicidal thoughts and behaviors with clients especially those in substance abuse treatment. Psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists can benefit from this course. This course is also helpful for other practitioners, such as certified addictions counselors or substance abuse counselors. This course is appropriate for beginning, intermediate and advanced level practitioners who wish to develop their skills in the areas of treatment of suicidal thoughts and behaviors and substance abuse treatment. Author: SAMHSA Learning Objectives: This course will provide a professional with through review of the literature regarding suicidal thoughts and behaviors with specific emphasis on substance abuse clients. Specifically, a professional will: Identify the extent of the problem of suicidal ideation and attempts and how to assess these problems in a clinical setting. Identify key risk factors, warning signs and precipitating events for suicide as well as protective factors. Distinguish effective treatment interventions for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Courses available 24/7 - Unlimited CE package available. Visit us on the web at Ce-Classes.com