Ethics & Psychology

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and the most frequent crisis encountered by mental health professionals. This podcast reviews basic information about the assessment, management, and treatment of patients at risk to die from suicide. It fulfills Act 74 requirements for Pennsylvania licensed psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors. Program Learning Objectives: At the end of this program the participants will learn basic information that will help them to Assess patients who are at risk to die from a suicide attempt; Manage the risks of suicide; and Treat patients who are at risk to die from a suicide attempt. Resources Bongar, B., & Sullivan, G. (2013). The suicidal patient: Clinical and legal standards of care. (3rd ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Bryan, C. J. (2015). Cognitive behavior strategies for preventing suicidal attempts. NY: Routledge. Jamison, K. R. (2000). Night Falls Fast: Understandi