M-8 Mental Health Risk Assessment Basics
Presenter
Formats and Times
- Live Virtual Training: 2 hours
- On-Demand Webinar: 1 hour
Content
The CDC and hospital statistics have tracked a sharp rise in emergency room mental health visits and pediatric suicide attempts for individuals under the age of 18. Per the CDC, the deterioration of mental health had been hastened and exacerbated by pandemic stress, abrupt daily life disruptions, anxiety about illness, social isolation, and interrupted connectedness. Other factors, such as family stress, deaths, social unrest, community safety concerns, and job loss have added to this crisis. Schools are the sole access to mental health services for many families. Risk assessment is more crucial than ever. Serious risk can be helped by swift intervention. In this one-hour online presentation, Tim Halphide will explore the starting point for school-based risk assessment and will provide you with direction, including tips, tools, and links. If you or someone you know may be at risk for suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (En Español: 1-888-628-9454; Deaf and Hard of Hearing: dial 711, then 1-800-273-8255) or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.
Intended Audience
Special education teachers, school psychologists, administrators, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSWs), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFTs), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCCs), clinical psychologists, Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) staff or school counselors specifically designated to work with special needs students, behaviorists, and others who actively work with youth who have mental health concerns
Participants Will
- Learn the possible warning signs and symptoms associated with suicide risk.
- Learn about environmental factors that increase risk.
- Learn which risk factors are priorities.
- Learn immediate steps for intervention as well as some strategies for long term planning.
- Learn which areas your team might assess for suicide risk.
