About this event

In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, The Wellness Institute is hosting this event, addressing an important topic that is unfortunately more prevalent than ever—youth suicide. A recent statistic showed that almost a quarter (27%) of high school girls seriously considered attempting suicide.

We all want to keep our youth safe. How can you find out if a child in your care is thinking of suicide and if they are, what can you do to help them? This is an opportunity to learn from an experienced professional in a calm and supportive manner.

 

Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman, a pioneer in suicide research and the Senior Vice President of Research at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Dr. Harkavy-Friedman has dedicated her career to understanding and preventing suicide, and her expertise will provide you with valuable insights on:

● Identifying the warning signs and risk factors for suicide

● Effective communication strategies with a child or teen around suicide

● Practical stress management techniques

● Understanding the role of social media in a child’s mental health

 

Accreditation Statement:

CE Credits: 1.5

The Wellness Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. TWI maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

The Wellness Institute is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Psychologists (#PSY-0220); for Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSWs) and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) (#SW-0741); for Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) (#MHC-0270) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) (#MFT-0114) in New York

Social Workers, LMFTs, and LPC/LMHC in many states can satisfy their continuing education requirements at this event. Contact [email protected] for more information.

For beginner, intermediate, and advanced professionals.

The Wellness Institute, the event planners, and the presenters receive no commercial support for this program.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe contributors to suicide risk and potential warning signs.
  • Demonstrate effective conversation with a teen you are concerned is at risk for suicide.
  • Explain strategies for managing stress.

Speaker Bio

Jill Harkavy-Friedman, Ph.D., is the Senior Vice President of Research and leads the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s research program which funds research grants, offers workshops and training to researchers and disseminates research findings to increase public awareness and support advocacy. A pioneer in suicide research, Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman was the first researcher to ask high school students about suicidal ideation and behavior. During her 35 years as a clinician and researcher, Harkavy-Friedman, has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and trained clinicians nationwide. She has appeared as an expert in the Washington Post, USA Today, Newsweek, and other publications.

 

 

Produced by The Wellness Institute, a division of the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) in partnership with The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text the new three-digit, 24-hour hotline of the US Government and National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 to be connected to a trained suicide crisis counselor.