Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention in Youth

Course overview

Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death among adolescents and young adults, necessitating a specialized and evidence-based approach to risk assessment, intervention, and prevention. This course is designed for psychologists working with youth populations and focuses on identifying, assessing, and managing complex suicide risk factors. Participants will learn to use advanced suicide risk assessment tools, implement evidence-based prevention strategies, engage families and support systems, integrate trauma-informed care, and navigate ethical and legal challenges. This course is based on current empirical research, providing psychologists with the most up-to-date tools and best practices for suicide prevention.