MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF THE MIDSOUTH


LIFELINE

Suicide Prevention Training 

FREE Recorded Self-Paced Learning

In this online series, you will navigate through pre-recorded trainings to learn more about becoming a lifeline of hope for preventing suicide. You will explore assessment tools, strategies, interventions, and additional resources that can be used in reducing suicide risk factors. This series is a valuable resource to help you feel confident when a crisis arises. This training track will equip you with the skills and education necessary to save lives and mitigate harm, utilizing best practices to deliver the right care at the right time. 


 



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OVERVIEW

COURSE
OBJECTIVES

In this online series, you will navigate through pre-recorded trainings to learn more about becoming a lifeline of hope for preventing suicide. You will explore assessment tools, strategies, interventions, and additional resources that can be used in reducing suicide risk factors. This series is a valuable resource to help you feel confident when a crisis arises. This training track will equip you with the skills and education necessary to save lives and mitigate harm, utilizing best practices to deliver the right care at the right time. 
DEVELOP a thorough understanding of suicide risk screening and apply appropriate tools to identify individuals who may be at risk.
IDENTIFY best practices in suicide risk assessment, counseling approaches, and collaborative safety planning to effectively support individuals in crisis
GAIN a deeper understanding of suicide and related theories to navigate its complex causes and reduce common misconceptions.
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YOU could be someone's lifeline.

Thank you to our experts

Meet our Instructors

Lisa Horowitz, PhD, MPH

Dr. Lisa Horowitz is a Pediatric Psychologist and a Senior Associate Scientist at the National Institute of Mental Health at NIH. Dr. Horowitz received her doctorate in clinical psychology from George Washington University, completed a Pediatric Health Service Research Fellowship at Harvard Medical School, and obtained a Masters in Public Health at the Harvard School of Public Health. The major focus of Dr. Horowitz’s research has been in the area of suicide prevention in the medical setting. She is lead PI on five NIMH suicide prevention protocols that involve validating and implementing tools for clinicians, such as the Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ). She is also one of the co-authors of the Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention, released by the American Academy of Pediatrics this past March. Dr. Horowitz is collaborating with hospitals and outpatient clinics around the country, assisting with implementation of suicide risk screening and management of patients who screen positive using the ASQ Toolkit and Clinical Pathways, nimh.nih.gov/ASQ  

Thomas Joiner, PhD

Dr. Thomas Joiner is The Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Florida State University and one of the world’s leading experts on suicidal behavior. He has authored more than 800 publications and 19 books, including Why People Die by Suicide and Myths About Suicide (Harvard University Press). Dr. Joiner is Editor-in-Chief of Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior and has received numerous honors, including the Guggenheim Fellowship, the Dublin Award for career achievement in suicide research, and election as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. His research is supported by the National Institute of Mental Health, the Department of Defense, and private foundations. In addition to his academic work, he maintains a clinical and consulting practice focused on suicidal behavior and related conditions. Dr. Joiner lives in Tallahassee with his wife; they have two sons, one in medical school and one pursuing an MFA in screenwriting.

David Rudd, PhD

Dr. David Rudd is President and Distinguished University Professor of Psychology at the University of Memphis and an internationally recognized expert on suicide prevention. He co-developed Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention, a leading evidence-based treatment supported by multiple clinical trials. Dr. Rudd has secured more than $24 million in research funding, published over 240 works with 15,000+ citations, and received numerous national and international awards for his contributions. A Gulf War era veteran and founder of the National Center for Veterans Studies, his work has had significant impact on military and veteran populations. He has also served in leadership roles including Chair of the Texas Board of Psychologist Examiners, President of the Texas Psychological Association, and member of the APA Council of Representatives.