• Understanding Suicide: Key Definitions, Statistics, and Assessment

  • Sep 17 2024
  • Length: 19 mins
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Understanding Suicide: Key Definitions, Statistics, and Assessment

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  • In this episode, Heena delves into the critical topic of suicide awareness, providing essential definitions and distinctions between terms like suicide attempt, suicidal ideation, and self-harm.

    September is Suicide Awareness Month, and Heena shares staggering statistics to highlight the prevalence of suicide, particularly among youth, veterans, and other vulnerable groups. She emphasizes the importance of assessing both risk and protective factors in clients, offering practical insights for therapists to better support their clients.

    Hannah also introduces the concept of suicide contagion and the importance of postvention services to mitigate its effects. This episode is a must-listen for therapists seeking to deepen their understanding and improve their practice in dealing with suicide-related issues.

    Links:

    Adoption and Disenfranchised Grief Webinar (3 CEU): https://uplift-counseling-services.newzenler.com/live-class/adoption-disenfranchised-grief-3-ceu-live-virtual/register

    Courses & professional development for Therapists: https://uplift-counseling-services.newzenler.com/therapiststreatingtrauma
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