Suicidal Behaviors among Latino Youths

Learning objectives

  1. Address contributing psychological and sociocultural factors in suicidal behaviors among Latino populations. 

  1. Discuss culturally grounded strategies to address suicidal behaviors in school settings. 

  1. Identify culturally responsive approaches to prevent suicidal behaviors in Latino groups. 

 

About the Speaker:

Romero

J Rocky Romero, PhD, LMSW

CEO and owner of JR Romero & Associates

Dr. J Rocky Romero, LMSW is the CEO and owner of JR Romero & Associates, a company he started 21 years ago that focuses on behavioral health program development, program evaluation, consultation, and specialized training.  Dr. Romero completed his doctoral studies at the University of New Mexico in Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies (LLSS) with a focus on analyzing legal discourse related so Spanish colonization while applying a critical race theory lens and a fellowship for El Centro de la Raza at the University of New Mexico.  Dr. Romero has been a trainer and consultant for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) funded National Hispanic & Latino-Mental Health Technology Transfer Center for the last 13 years.  Also, locally Dr. Romero provides program evaluation and training services for the McKinley County DWI program in Gallup, NM and has done so since 2016.  Through his substance use prevention work he is a national and international senior trainer for Clare|Matrix, formerly the Matrix Institute on Addictions, for the last 14 years. 

Starts: Jun. 9, 2022 2:00 pm
Ends: Jun. 9, 2022 3:30 pm
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