Recognising and managing suicidal risk is one of the most challenging aspects of primary care.
The Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention workshop aims to increase general practitioners’ skills and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide.
The program provides practical tools for general practitioners managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations including the acute suicidal crisis, care after a suicide attempt and assisting families experiencing suicide bereavement.
Contact hours:
6.00
Pre/Post hours:
0.50
Total hours:
6.50
Total hours includes:
Case study hours:
1.00
Pre/Post activity
Pre-activity:
1. Suicidal behaviour Research Laboratory – IMV model of suicidal behaviour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wptEdosy8ag
2. Read The Theories of Suicide
http://www.apa.org/science/about/psa/2009/06/sci-brief.aspx
3. Suicide as Psych ache
4. Reflect on your own three learning needs
Learning objectives
Undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively
Develop a collaborative safety plan
Implement a team approach to treatment planning
Provide effective management following a suicide attempt
Respond to the needs of people bereaved by suicide
Assessment information
Informal assessment will be used throughout the training to assess the improvements skills and knowledge of participants throughout the training.