Risk Formulation for Those Living with Psychosis

In this training we explore the unique risks for suicide for those experiencing psychosis, the specific elements necessary to adequately assess risk for suicide, and the move towards a risk formulation approach versus the traditional risk assessment approach to suicide prevention. As a result of this learning activity, participants will be able to:

Describe the actual risks of suicide for individuals who live with psychosis
Describe the challenges associated with effective suicide assessment of those living with psychosis
Describe the four elements of risk formulation for suicide in individuals living with psychosis
Describe helpful strategies in managing suicide risk over time for individuals living with psychosis

Individuals working in a clinical capacity with patients experiencing psychosis are strongly encouraged to attend.

Credits: This course offers 1.5 CEUs in Suicide Prevention through the NASW, and 1.5 contact hours for nurses through the ANCC.

Curriculum

8 Sections
7 Lessons
45 Minutes

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Course Introduction
1
- 1.1
  Course Introduction
  9 Minutes
Myths and Facts About Psychosis and Suicide
1
- 2.1
  Myths and Facts about Psychosis and Suicide
  7 Minutes
Considerations and Challenges in Assessing for Suicide
1
- 3.1
  Considerations and Challenges in Assessing for Suicide
  2 Minutes
Four Elements of Risk Formulation
1
- 4.1
  Four Elements of Risk Formulation
  12 Minutes
Helpful Strategies in Managing Suicide Risk
1
- 5.1
  Helpful Strategies in Managing Suicide Risk
  10 Minutes
Final Thoughts and Resources
1
- 6.1
  Final Thoughts and Resources
  4 Minutes
Quiz
1
- 7.1
  Risk Formulation for Those Living with Psychosis–Quiz
  15 Questions
Instructions to Claim CEs
1
- 8.1
  Instructions to Claim CEs

Instructor

Pete Costa

8 Students

3 Courses

Peter is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and the Director of Training for the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester. He is a certified instructor of various evidenced-based interventions and has worked in community mental health for just shy of 30 years. He is passionate about developing a compassionate and competent behavioral health workforce.

$19.99

Student:

3 Students

Lesson:

7 Lessons

Duration: 45 Minutes

Quiz:

1 Quiz

Level: Beginner

Risk Formulation for Those Living with Psychosis

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