Summary: This webinar will provide an overview of known suicide incidence, causes, assessment, and response in populations of community-dwelling older adults. Participants will gain insight on risk factors of suicide in older patients and review basic engagement approaches in cases of suicidal ideation.
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 1PM-2PM ET
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Understand suicide as a response to physical, psychological and social issues faced by older adults
- Identify and leverage local and national resources to increase access to social and clinical support for older patients
- Explain the value of postvention preparation plans for both health center staff and a patient's loved ones if a suicide occurs
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