Suicide Prevention During the Holidays
December 14 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
The holiday season can bring unique emotional challenges, including grief, loneliness, financial stress, and social isolation, which may impact mental health and overall well-being. This webinar will explore the factors that may contribute to suicide risk during the holidays while highlighting the importance of recognizing warning signs and strengthening protective factors. Participants will learn evidence-based suicide prevention strategies that healthcare professionals, social workers, and community organizations can implement to support individuals experiencing emotional distress. The session will also emphasize the importance of community connections, accessible resources, and collaborative approaches to promoting mental well-being and reducing suicide risk during the holiday season.
Course Objectives:
1. Identify strategies for addressing loneliness, isolation and grief.
2. Apply the core ingredients of resilience (purpose, connection, adaptability and hope) personally and in support of others.
3. Develop a menu of accessible behavioral health supports for those in crisis.
