In the United States there are over 36,000 deaths from suicide each year, making Suicide the 10th leading cause of death in America today. Among those completed suicides U.S. Veterans account for 20% percent or 1 in every 5 suicides. One of the main differences between a Veteran and Civilian is exposure to violent and traumatizing events.  Approximately 1/3 of OIF/OEF Veterans accessed mental health services in their first year post-deployment, many suffering from the effects of PTSD. This lecture will cover assessment of suicide risk, symptoms of PTSD and interventions that can be utilized with this high risk population of U.S. Veterans.

Objectives:

By participating in this training you will learn:

The scope of the problem of suicide.

Suicide risk for the Veteran population

PTSD and TBI implications for Suicide Risk

Profile of a high risk patients

Some of the signs and symptoms of suicidal thinking

How to identify a persons who may be at risk

Some of the signs and symptoms of suicidal thinking

Safety Plans and Interventions

The cost of this workshop is $25 and 2.5 CEUs will be provided. A light breakfast will also be provided.

Mental Health America of Illinois is excited to host Mariann Blacconiere, LCSW!!