Suicide in teenagers: Signs, symptoms and risk factors

Suicide in teenagers: Signs, symptoms and risk factors

Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute

Date: April 4, 2023
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET
Facilitator: Marshall Korenblum, MD, FRCP (C)

Description:
The prevalence rate of suicide in teenagers remains unacceptably high. Why? What are the warning signs and risk factors for suicidal behaviour in teens? What can be done to intervene? What role does mental illness play? What role does media (social media, television, movies, and etc.) play?

This training will elucidate a clear understanding of how to recognize the signs of suicide in teenagers and what to do about it.

Learning objectives:

• Describe the differences between “normal” sadness and clinical depression
• Identify risk factors and red flags for suicidal behaviour in teenagers
• Describe options for managing suicidal behaviours
• Describe protective factors and components of resilience in teenagers

Registration fee:
General - $125 ($87.50 with discount code OSWW30)
Student - $112.50 ($78.75 with discount code OSWW30)
*Use discount code OSWW30 to save 30% off - offer valid from March 6-12, 2023. The discount code is not stackable with other active codes.

For full program overview and registration details please visit: https://cvent.me/x57rbr

Continuing Education (CE) information: 3 CE hours