Date/Time
This training is not sponsored by the Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency.
3 CEs
Suicide is more than a preventable tragedy—it is a growing public health crisis. According to provisional statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the suicide rate in the US reached a historic high in 2022.
Compared to 2021, suicide deaths rose 8.1% among people age 65 and over. Older adults tend to plan suicide more carefully and are more likely to use lethal methods. Among people who attempt suicide, one in four older adults will succeed. Men age 75 and older face the highest overall rate of suicide. For assessment and treatment of suicide among older adults, common objectives include improving screening, training health providers, and developing targeted interventions that address the unique risk factors in this population.
Learning Objectives:
Increase community and healthcare provider awareness of suicide.
Understand social stressors that lead to thoughts of suicide.
Identify risk factors specific to older adults.
Enhance screening for older adults in healthcare settings.
Audience: Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
Location: Virtual
Sponsored By: University of Maryland School of Social Work
Cost: $70.00-$90.00
For questions, email the University of Maryland School of Social Work at cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu