Date: -
Virtual
Suicide ranks as the 11th leading cause of death in the United States, with rates of suicidal ideation, attempts, and completed suicides disproportionately higher among first responders, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel. Research indicates that law enforcement officers and firefighters are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty, and EMS providers are 1.5 times more likely to die by suicide than the general public.
Given these alarming statistics, it is vital for professionals in the behavioral health field and caretaking professions to be equipped with the culturally competent skills necessary to effectively address the unique needs of first responders. This training aims to enhance your understanding of the dynamics influencing the mental health of first responders, the risky behaviors prevalent in this population, the relevant theories of suicide, and how to support first responders and their families impacted by a completed suicide.
Training Goal: To provide participants with specialized knowledge, culturally competent skills, and clinical attitudes necessary to effectively assess, treat, and support first responders experiencing suicide risk, and to consult effectively following a suicide event impacting this population.