Professional Counselor - MFT - NBCC
Treatment for Suicidal Ideation, Self-harm, and Suicide Attempts Among Youth
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2.5 NBCC CE credit hours training
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Target audience and instructional level of this course:
Intermediate
There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support related to this CE program.
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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.
Learning Objectives
After completing this training the professional will be able to:
- Describe the prevalence rates and risk factors associated with suicidal ideation, self-harm, and suicide attempts among youth.
- Outline evidence-based prevention strategies and treatment interventions for addressing suicidal ideation, self-harm, and suicide attempts among youthAfter taking this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the key components and objectives of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Multisystemic Therapy-Psychiatric (MST-Psych), Safe Alternatives for Teens and Youth (SAFETY), Integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), and Youth-Nominated Support Team-Version II (YST-II) in addressing suicidal thoughts and behaviors among youth.
- Outline the typical settings, demographic groups targeted, practitioner types involved, intensity, and duration of treatment for Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Multisystemic Therapy-Psychiatric (MST-Psych), Safe Alternatives for Teens and Youth (SAFETY), Integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), and Youth-Nominated Support Team-Version II (YST-II), and identify the evidence-based outcomes associated with each program, including reductions in suicidal ideation, self-harm, and suicide attempts among youth.
SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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