At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Describe the role of psychiatric diagnoses in completed suicides and in non-fatal suicidal behaviors
• Describe the rates of comorbid psychiatric diagnoses that occur with PTSD
• Describe the role of anxiety disorders in suicidal behavior
• Describe the role of PTSD in suicidal behavior
• Describe key suicidal risk factors that may need to be considered in understanding the role of PTSD in suicidal behaviors
Description:
Are people with a diagnosis of PTSD more likely to commit suicide or display suicidal behaviors? Recent literature and research on the status of PTSD as a predictor of completed suicide, attempted suicide and/or suicidal ideation are reviewed in this course.
Keywords: Trauma, abuse, neglect, harm, injury, trauma-informed care, care, PTSD, dissociative, acute stress, DSM, Post-traumatic stress disorder, addictions, substance abuse, mental health, behavioral health, diagnosis, suicide, ideation, suicide attempts, suicidal behavior, hopelessness, impulsivity, anxiety, depression, Genie Skypek
Approval Bodies:
Professional Development
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Florida Board of Nursing
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
Connecticut Certification Board, Inc.
Pennsylvania Certification Board
Florida Board of Psychology
California Board of Registered Nursing
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP)
