Suicide Prevention in Healthcare: What a Chiropractor Needs to Know
Suicide Prevention in Healthcare: What a Chiropractor Needs to Know is organized by Minnesota Chiropractic Association (MCA).
Description:
Chiropractors treat patients who present with a variety of medical needs, including both physical and mental health conditions that could increase a patient’s risk of suicide. This training will increase your knowledge of mental health awareness, suicide warning signs and risk factors, and teach you how to respond to patients at risk of suicide. As healthcare professionals, you can be a trusted bridge to connect your at-risk patients with needed support, resources, and mental health treatment.
Learning Objectives:
• Learn how to address stigma associated with suicide and mental illness.
• Recognize a person who might be having thoughts of suicide.
• Engage people at risk of suicide directly, and be open to talking about it.
• Refer a person for evaluation and treatment.
• Understand MN law related to legal responsibilities and documentation.
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.