Continuing Education At Home
Social Worker
Treatment for Suicidal Ideation, Self-harm, and Suicide Attempts Among Youth
Credits
2.5 CE credit hours training
Cost
$12.00
Source
SAMHSA
Target audience and instructional level of this course: Intermediate
There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support related to this CE program.
TRAINING
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth and young adults in the United States. Factors contributing to thoughts of suicide in this population include mental health and substance use problems, low self-esteem, peer and parental relationship problems, and academic difficulties. Suicidal ideation, self-harm, and suicide attempts are higher among youth than adults. Approximately 17 percent of high school students reported suicidal ideation in the past year, and 7.4 percent of high school students reported a suicide attempt in the same period. The prevalence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors is higher in some groups, including LGBTQ+ youth and racial and ethnic minorities, particularly American Indian and Alaska Native youth and youth of more than one race. This guide presents programs and practices that address effective treatment of suicidal thoughts, suicidal behaviors, and self-harm among youth and young adults. Interventions need to be part of a comprehensive approach that seeks to decrease suicide risk factors and increase protective factors. In addition, systemic barriers to effective treatment for youth need to be addressed, including appropriate referrals and linkage to treatment services, improved education and training for healthcare professionals, and increased availability of services and insurance coverage for diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders and suicidal behaviors.
There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support related to this CE program.
TRAINING
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth and young adults in the United States. Factors contributing to thoughts of suicide in this population include mental health and substance use problems, low self-esteem, peer and parental relationship problems, and academic difficulties. Suicidal ideation, self-harm, and suicide attempts are higher among youth than adults. Approximately 17 percent of high school students reported suicidal ideation in the past year, and 7.4 percent of high school students reported a suicide attempt in the same period. The prevalence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors is higher in some groups, including LGBTQ+ youth and racial and ethnic minorities, particularly American Indian and Alaska Native youth and youth of more than one race. This guide presents programs and practices that address effective treatment of suicidal thoughts, suicidal behaviors, and self-harm among youth and young adults. Interventions need to be part of a comprehensive approach that seeks to decrease suicide risk factors and increase protective factors. In addition, systemic barriers to effective treatment for youth need to be addressed, including appropriate referrals and linkage to treatment services, improved education and training for healthcare professionals, and increased availability of services and insurance coverage for diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders and suicidal behaviors.
