Suicide Awareness & Prevention: Pearl For Practice
September is National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. Suicide is currently the second leading cause of death in young adults worldwide. While depression is often underlying, there can also be other psychiatric, medical, and psycho-social issues that increase risk. In this discussion, Sara and Tony will talk about improving suicide education for all healthcare providers and the importance of being a culturally competent provider when caring for diverse populations. Together, prevention is only possible with increased social awareness and improved …