What We Know About Suicidal Ideation
Continuing Education | Webinar
Program Description: Suicidal thoughts, which are a common predictor of a future suicidal attempt, vary considerably in their frequency, intensity, duration, and impact on patients. This program will review what is known about suicidal ideation and how psychologists can use this knowledge to improve their assessment of suicidal patients. This workshop will fulfill the Act 74 requirement for license renewal.
1. Describe what is known about suicidal thoughts in terms of their frequency, duration, intensity, and impact on patients.
2. Identify strategies that will help patients to increase their likelihood of disclosing suicidal thoughts.
3. Explain how suicidal thoughts interact with contextual factors and life experiences to increase or mitigate the risk of a suicide attempt.
4. Identify suicide-adjacent thoughts that increase the likelihood of a future suicide attempt.
Credits Offered: 1 Continuing Education Credit for psychologists and educators. (75% score or higher required)
The Pennsylvania Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. PPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Pennsylvania Psychological Association is an approved provider for Act 48 Continuing Professional Education Requirements as mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.