Using Technology to Identify, Manage, and Respond to Suicide Risk

One of the most stressful clinical situations for therapists is assessing and managing the risk of suicide. Although nothing can replace clinical training and supervision in working with people at risk for suicide, advances in technology are providing new tools for mental health professionals and the individuals they help. Developing an understanding of the use of internet and computer technologies (ICT), including mobile applications, to augment good clinical care during a suicidal crisis could mean the difference between life and death.

In this two-hour continuing education web conference, Jonathan Singer, PhD, LCSW, will outline the role of mobile apps and social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter in addressing suicide. He will describe how apps and social media have become a resource for users who are experiencing suicidal ideation or have loved ones who may be exhibiting suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Dr. Singer will also present information about other online communities that provide education and resources that individuals in therapy can utilize outside of therapy.

As a founding member of the online suicide prevention community, #SPSM (Suicide Prevention and Social Media) and author of the 2015 text, Suicide in Schools: A Practitioner's Guide to Multi-level Prevention, Assessment, Intervention, and Postvention, Dr. Singer is uniquely qualified to review the strengths and limitations of technology for suicide prevention, including ways for clinicians to evaluate online resources to ensure they are safe and authoritative. Attendees will learn how they can partner with websites, suicide prevention apps, and online crisis services, including those available by text, to identify and manage suicide risk. The management of suicidal crises is more than just identifying suicidal ideation, intent, and a plan for self-harm in the counseling session, it involves utilizing the full range of available resources to help individuals find reasons for living.

This introductory instructional level web conference is designed to help clinicians:

1. Explain the advantages of using technology to assist clinicians in addressing suicide risk.
2. List suicide prevention apps that may be effective for therapists.
3. List suicide prevention apps that may be helpful for clients.
4. Identify six criteria that can be used to evaluate internet and computer technologies as appropriate for addressing suicide risk and prevent.
5. Discuss the strengths and limitations of using internet and computer technology for suicide prevention. 

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Event Reviews from Members

This course comes at a very appropriate time, and the topic is especially relevant in this era of social media and information technology. - Elizabeth Tramonte, LPC, LMFT

Dr. Singer was very well versed in this topic and was able to convey the information in an engaging and relevant way. - S. Andrea Barrow, MS, LPC 

Continuing Education (CE) Information

Two CE contact hours will be provided by GoodTherapy.org for attending this web conference in its entirety. 

GoodTherapy.org is an Approved Education Provider by NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals (provider #135463). Of the eight counselor skill groups ascribed to by NAADAC, this course is classified within Clinical Intake and Screening, Clinical Assessment, Counseling Services. 

GoodTherapy.org is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements.

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