Treating Suicide Risk in Outpatient Settings: Resources for Providers

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Suicide & self-harm behaviors are common presenting concerns in outpatient settings, and access to inpatient care is increasingly scarce. This document includes resources designed to help providers utilize risk assessments as therapeutic interventions during outpatient treatment while also building rapport.

This guide was created by our valued partners at WAFCA and is based on material presented by Dr. Jennifer Muehlenkamp on January 18, 2024 for WAFCA-CE.

Published

July 18, 2024

Type

Interactive Resource, Other

Developed by

Great Lakes MHTTC

Collaborating TTC(s)

Great Lakes MHTTC

Target Audience

Addictions Counselor, Educator, Medical Professional, Mental Health Professional, Other, Psychologist, Recovery Specialist, Researcher, Student

Keywords

Assisted Outpatient Treatment, Crisis Intervention and Management, Mental Illness Prevention, outpatient, resources, Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), Suicide

Language(s)

english

Attachment(s)

Download Guide (PDF)

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