Contact Hour Designation
This online independent study activity is credited for 6 contact hours.
Overview
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Often, healthcare professionals assess for suicide risk, but frequently, there is no follow-up or treatment instituted in someone who may be at risk. This independent study described depression and other psychiatric disorders, their influence in suicidal behavior, factors that require special intervention, major questions to ask a potentially suicidal individual, details the steps to ensure the patient’s safety, and concludes with steps that should be addressed with the family and friends in the case of a completed suicide.
Objectives
Upon completion of the independent study, the learner will be able to:
- Describe risk factors for Suicide
- Review the various types of depression
- Review the recommended tools to assess for depression and suicidal ideation
- Understand the various medications classifications used to treat depression and psychotic episodes
- Describe the steps to ensure the safety of an individual who is suicidal
Policy Statement
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Disclosures
Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.
