Join Faith Dickerson, PhD, MPH, Senior Psychologist, Sheppard Pratt and Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine and at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine for this free Grand Rounds Lecture.
Overview:
Suicide is a leading cause of death among young people in the United States. And, the rate of death by suicide in the overall U.S. population has been increasing – unlike in most other places in the world.
Suicide affects all age groups and ethnicities and is a source of pain and suffering throughout our society. It is essential that clinicians have an understanding of strategies that can reduce suicide in order to tackle this epidemic. During this presentation, renowned suicide researcher Faith Dickerson, PhD, MPH will review the current evidence about suicide prevention strategies which have been shown to be effective.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, attendees will be able to:
- Identify 3 strategies that have been shown to help prevent suicide.
- Discuss 3 strategies for which there is not sufficient evidence to say whether or not that they are effective in helping to prevent suicide.
- Describe 3 things that they can do to help address the problem of suicide.
This Grand Rounds lecture is available both virtually and in-person! Join us at The Conference Center at Sheppard Pratt for lunch and collaboration with your colleagues as you earn free CEs.
Click here to register for the virtual lecture.
Click here to register to join us in person.
Approval Statements
Physician Statement: Sheppard Pratt is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Sheppard Pratt takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity. Sheppard Pratt designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurse Statement: Sheppard Pratt is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Maryland Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Sheppard Pratt takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity. This activity provides 1.0 contact hour for nurses.
Psychologist Statement: Sheppard Pratt is authorized by the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a sponsor of continuing education. Sheppard Pratt takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CE activity. Sheppard Pratt designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 contact hour for Psychologists.
Social Worker Statement: Sheppard Pratt is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners of Maryland to offer continuing education for Social Workers. Sheppard Pratt takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CE activity. This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hour in Category I credits for Social Workers.
Counselor Statement: Sheppard Pratt has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5098. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Sheppard Pratt is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This activity is available for 1.0 NBCC clock hour.