Youth Suicide and Violence

For Professionals
This workshop addresses the important issues of youth suicide and violence. The workshop will provide clinicians with information regarding risk factors for youth suicide and violence, a conceptual model for understanding destructive and self-destructive behavior and the suicidal process, and some methods of assessment of suicidal risk and violent behavior.

Learning Objectives

Participants will:

• develop an understanding of the core dynamics operating in children and adolescents at risk for suicide and/or violent behavior,

• learn to identify negative thought patterns and attitudes in clients that influence suicidal, violent and/or self-destructive behavior, and

• lean to plan effective crisis intervention and long-term streatment strategies, through the use of the individual case study approach.

For the General Public
Suicide is a public health issue and is the third leading cause of death for young adults. All communities can benefit from a better understanding of the causes of self-destructive and suicidal behavior. This workshop provides a framework for understanding the risk factors for suicide, the warning signs to look for in friends or family, and steps to take that can save lives.