In Episode Six of Therapy Café, host Marjorie Morrison, LMFT, LPCC, co-founder of Psych Hub, is joined by Dr. Julie Goldstein Grumet, a leading clinical psychologist in suicide prevention, Vice President for Suicide Prevention Strategy, and Director of Zero Suicide Institute at the Education Development Center, to explore the Zero Suicide framework—a set of evidence-based practices designed to reduce suicide behaviors and deaths. With statistics showing that over 38% of individuals visit a healthcare provider in the week before a suicide attempt, Dr. Goldstein Grumet highlights opportunities for intervention and emphasizes the need for healthcare systems to prioritize patient safety. They discuss the essential components of Zero Suicide, the importance of training and supporting providers, and offer practical strategies to help mental health practitioners care for those at risk. This episode also provides actionable insights into fostering a system-wide culture of prevention, ensuring that both providers and patients receive the care and support they need.

Learning objectives:

1. Explain how Zero Suicide transforms patient care in healthcare systems

2. Describe a clinical care pathway for caring for people at risk for suicide

3. Identify evidence-based practices in suicide care

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Follow Julie Goldstein Grumet, PhD: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-goldstein-grumet/

To learn more about the work at the Education Development Center and the Zero Suicide Institute, visit: https://solutions.edc.org/solutions/zero-suicide-institute

If you, or someone you know, are in a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, call, text, or chat 24/7 with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If you or someone you know are in immediate danger, call 911.