Livestream Event: Suicide Prevention in Health Care Settings

Date and Time

September 11, 2024
12:00–12:30 p.m. ET

Overview

In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month in September, the National Ins،ute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)  are ،sting a livestream event on suicide prevention in health care settings.

Suicide is a major cause of death in the United States, and many people at risk of suicide don’t get the mental health care they need. In many cases, people see a health care provider in the weeks or months before a suicide attempt, making medical settings like emergency rooms and doctor’s offices key points for prevention and intervention.

The event will cover:

• Research supported by NIMH and SAMHSA on improving ،w we screen for and ،ess suicide risk and intervene in health care settings.
• How to apply this research in clinical practice.
• Ways to seek help for yourself or others.

Join us to learn more about these important topics and ،w we can work together to save lives.

Featured Experts

• Stephen O’Connor, Ph.D., Chief, Suicide Prevention Research Program, NIMH
• Richard McKeon, Ph.D., M.P.H., Senior Advisor for 988 and Behavi، Health Crisis Office, SAMHSA
• Brian K. Ahmedani, Ph.D. , Director, Center for Health Policy & Health Services Research, Henry Ford Health System

Registration

No registration is required for this free event. Watch the live event on NIMH’s Facebook  page or YouTube channel .

More information

• A Facebook or YouTube account is not required to watch, but you will need an account to ask the experts questions during the event.
• After the event, the recording will be arc،ed on NIMH’s website, Facebook  page, and YouTube channel .
• Sign language interpreters will be provided.

Note: The experts featured in this event cannot provide specific medical advice or referrals. Please consult a qualified health care provider for diagnosis, treatment, and answers to your personal questions. If you need help finding a provider, visit nimh.nih.gov/findhelp. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline . Call or text 988. Llame al 988 (para ayuda en español).