Risk Formulation for Those Living with Psychosis

It is a common misconception that individuals living with psychosis do not die of suicide.  In actuality, anywhere between 5 and 10% of individuals with psychosis die of suicide, and nearly 25-50% of those with schizophrenia attempt suicide.  Traditional suicide assessment and assessment tools may not work as expected with those living with psychosis given the unique symptomatology that is part of psychotic illness.  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.  This course is appropriate for treatment providers with some level of experiencing working with individuals with thought disorders.

This course provides continuing education hours for social workers, mental health counselors, and nurses through the National Association of Social Work, New Hampshire Chapter, as well as nursing continuing education hours through the American Nurses Credentialing Center Commission on Accreditation. Please contact your appropriate licensing board regarding applicability of CEs for re-licensure in your jurisdiction.  All learners must complete the quiz following the course and pass by a minimum grade of 80% in order to claim CEs for this offering.