Treatment for Suicidal Ideation, Self-harm, and Suicide Attempts Among Youth

Counselor / Addiction

2.50 - CE credit hours training

$15.00 - Cost of course

This page contains important information about the course, including training details, a comprehensive course description, learning objectives, and source references. We encourage you to review each section to gain a clear understanding of the course content, educational goals, and supporting materials before beginning your training and taking the POST TEST below.

Target audience and instructional level of this course: foundational
There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support related to this CE program.

Treatment for Suicidal Ideation, Self-harm, and Suicide Attempts Among Youth

Course Training

Follow the link below, read the material and then take the 14 question post test

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Treatment for Suicidal Ideation, Self-harm, and Suicide Attempts Among Youth

Post Test

14 Questions

1. Who is at increased risk for mental health conditions associated with Long COVID?

a. People without prior mental health conditions b. Individuals who had a longer duration of COVID-19 symptoms c. Black, Hispanic or Latino, and American Indian/Alaska Native people d. People hospitalized for COVID-19 e. Women

2. In which settings can the programs included in the guide be implemented?

a. Schools b. Community mental health centers c. Residential facilities d. Juvenile justice programs e. All of the above

3. What is emotional dysregulation?

a. The ability to flexibly respond to and manage emotions b. The inability to flexibly respond to and manage emotions c. The ability to control emotions completely d. The inability to experience emotions e. The ability to experience emotions intensely

4. Which of the following outcomes have been associated with the use of DBT for youth with suicidal thoughts and behaviors?

a. Increased suicidal ideation b. Increased self-harm (non-suicidal) c. Increased self-harm (intent unknown) d. Reduced suicidal ideation e. Reduced depressive symptoms

5. In which settings has DBT shown efficacy?

a. Outpatient settings only b. Community clinics serving ethnic minority youth c. Intensive outpatient programs d. Psychiatric inpatient units e. All of the above

6. Among which demographic groups is DBT intended for use?

a. Males aged 12-19 b. Females aged 12-19 c. All sexual and gender identities, races, and ethnicities d. Non-white and Latino youth e. Adults with BPD

7. What are some common exclusion criteria in DBT studies?

a. Suicidal thoughts or behavior b. Meeting criteria of BPD c. Severe mania and psychosis d. Substance use disorders e. Eating disorders

8. Who can deliver DBT?

a. Licensed physicians only b. Mental health practitioners only c. Only practitioners experienced in working with youth d. Any medical professional e. Non-medical professionals with proper training

9. Which of the following should be completed prior to initiating treatment or during the first sessions?

a. Monitoring practice change and program delivery b. Clinical assessment or history of a client's thoughts and behaviors c. Evaluation of implementation process and program outcomes d. Tailoring specific treatment modules to meet specific needs e. Regular administration of brief tools based on presenting problems

10. What can the initial assessment assist providers in identifying?

a. Staff input and data b. Suicide risk and appropriate next steps c. Desired program outcomes d. Specific treatment modules e. Measurement-based care

11. Which tool can be used to identify youth at risk for suicide during an initial assessment?

a. Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) Toolkit b. Structured or semi-structured approach c. Comprehensive clinical assessment d. Common Elements of Effective Treatment Programs e. HealthMeasures including PROMIS and NIH Toolbox

12. What should be considered when selecting a treatment program for youth?

a. Monitoring practice change and program delivery b. Monitoring patients over time using neuro behavioral measurements c. Choosing the program that best fits the characteristics and needs of the youth d. Regular administration of brief tools based on presenting problems e. Evaluation of the implementation process and program outcomes

13. What is the purpose of regularly administering brief tools based on the patient's presenting problems?

a. To monitor practice change and program delivery b. To identify suicide risk and determine appropriate next steps c. To evaluate the implementation process and assess program outcomes d. To tailor specific treatment modules to meet specific needs e. To track the youth's progress over time and adjust the treatment plan

14. Which comprehensive sets of neuro behavioral measurements can be used to assess a broad range of symptoms and risk factors?

a. Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) Toolkit b. Structured or semi-structured approach c. HealthMeasures including PROMIS and NIH Toolbox d. Common Elements of Effective Treatment Programs e. Clinical assessment or history of a client's thoughts and behaviors

Course Description

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth and young adults in the United States. Factors contributing to thoughts of suicide in this population include mental health and substance use problems, low self-esteem, peer and parental relationship problems, and academic difficulties. Suicidal ideation, self-harm, and suicide attempts are higher among youth than adults. Approximately 17 percent of high school students reported suicidal ideation in the past year, and 7.4 percent of high school students reported a suicide attempt in the same period. The prevalence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors is higher in some groups, including LGBTQ+ youth and racial and ethnic minorities, particularly American Indian and Alaska Native youth and youth of more than one race. This guide presents programs and practices that address effective treatment of suicidal thoughts, suicidal behaviors, and self-harm among youth and young adults. Interventions need to be part of a comprehensive approach that seeks to decrease suicide risk factors and increase protective factors. In addition, systemic barriers to effective treatment for youth need to be addressed, including appropriate referrals and linkage to treatment services, improved education and training for healthcare professionals, and increased availability of services and insurance coverage for diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders and suicidal behaviors.

Learning Objectives

Describe the prevalence rates and risk factors associated with suicidal ideation, self-harm, and suicide attempts among youth.
Outline evidence-based prevention strategies and treatment interventions for addressing suicidal ideation, self-harm, and suicide attempts among youthAfter taking this course, participants will be able to:
Describe the key components and objectives of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Multisystemic Therapy-Psychiatric (MST-Psych), Safe Alternatives for Teens and Youth (SAFETY), Integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), and Youth-Nominated Support Team-Version II (YST-II) in addressing suicidal thoughts and behaviors among youth.
Outline the typical settings, demographic groups targeted, practitioner types involved, intensity, and duration of treatment for Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Multisystemic Therapy-Psychiatric (MST-Psych), Safe Alternatives for Teens and Youth (SAFETY), Integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), and Youth-Nominated Support Team-Version II (YST-II), and identify the evidence-based outcomes associated with each program, including reductions in suicidal ideation, self-harm, and suicide attempts among youth.

Source

SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Counselor / Addiction