Suicide Prevention - Inpatient and Outpatient Assessment of Risk, Treatment, and Progress

Course overview

Suicide is a significant cause of death in the United States. The literature on suicidology and large-scale studies conducted over the years suggests that there continue to be high rates of suicide among individuals with mental illness and certain populations and social groups. Key studies and theories on suicidal risk factors and behaviors, including an emphasis on modifiable risk, prevention, and treatment, are raised as important to medical and mental health professionals trained to provide initial and ongoing interventions between multiple inpatient and outpatient settings. The prevalence, risk, and protective factors for suicidal thoughts and actions are discussed.