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SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention and Substance Use/Co-Occurring Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Individuals experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions face an increased risk of suicide\, underscoring the need for coordinated\, evidence-based prevention efforts. This webinar will explore the relationship between substance use\, mental health\, and suicide risk while highlighting strategies that can be implemented across healthcare\, behavioral health\, public health\, and community-based settings. Participants will learn how cross-sector collaboration\, integrated systems of care\, and sustainable prevention initiatives can improve access to treatment\, strengthen recovery supports\, and reduce suicide risk among individuals with co-occurring disorders. \n\n\n\nBy participating in this training\, participants will be able to:  \n\n\n\n1. Identify the warning signs and risk factors associated with suicide in individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.2. Explain the relationship between substance use disorders\, mental health conditions\, and suicide risk\, including how these conditions influence one another.3. Apply evidence-based screening and intervention strategies to assess suicide risk and respond appropriately in clinical and community settings.4. Recognize protective factors and develop safety planning strategies that promote recovery\, resilience\, and suicide prevention for individuals with co-occurring disorders.5. Utilize appropriate referral resources and multidisciplinary collaboration to connect individuals with ongoing mental health\, substance use treatment\, and crisis intervention services.
URL:https://vitalalabama.com/event/suicide-prevention-and-substance-use-co-occurring-disorders/
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