Youth Suicide: Evidence-Based Screening, Assessment, and Intervention

Youth suicide poses a serious mental and public health concern. Effective screening, assessment, and intervention is therefore imperative. This presentation will provide an overview of evidence-based tools, resources, and strategies to support clinicians in screening for, assessing, and intervening on symptoms of youth suicidality. A case vignette will be presented and discussed to facilitate learning during the presentation.

Learning Objectives

• Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to define suicidal ideation, suicidal behavior, and non-suicidal self-injury.
• Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to identify risk and protective factors associated with suicide risk in youth.
• Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to describe the different steps of a suicide safety planning intervention.
• Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to describe distress tolerance skills as one set of strategies to support suicidal youth in managing intense emotions.

Additional Details

• Instructors: Abigail Zisk, PhD
• Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
• Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
• Location: Online
• Continuing Education Credits: 3 (APA*)
• Target Audience: This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT’s.
  
• Learning Levels: Beginner
• Registration Link: https://council-for-relationships.ce-go.com/2025-suicide-prevention

*CFR is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CFR maintains responsibility for this program and its content.