Date and Time
September 11, 2024
12:00–12:30 p.m. ET
Overview
In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month in September, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) are hosting a livestream event on suicide prevention in health care settings.
Suicide is a major cause of death in the United States, and many people at risk of suicide don’t get the mental health care they need. In many cases, people see a health care provider in the weeks or months before a suicide attempt, making medical settings like emergency rooms and doctor’s offices key points for prevention and intervention.
The event will cover:
- Research supported by NIMH and SAMHSA on improving how we screen for and assess suicide risk and intervene in health care settings.
- How to apply this research in clinical practice.
- Ways to seek help for yourself or others.
Join us to learn more about these important topics and how we can work together to save lives.
Featured Experts
- Stephen O’Connor, Ph.D., Chief, Suicide Prevention Research Program, NIMH
- Richard McKeon, Ph.D., M.P.H., Senior Advisor for 988 and Behavioral Health Crisis Office, SAMHSA
- Brian K. Ahmedani, Ph.D. , Director, Center for Health Policy & Health Services Research, Henry Ford Health System
Registration
No registration is required for this free event. Watch the live event on NIMH’s Facebook page or YouTube channel .
More information
- A Facebook or YouTube account is not required to watch, but you will need an account to ask the experts questions during the event.
- After the event, the recording will be archived on NIMH’s website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel .
- Sign language interpreters will be provided.
Note: The experts featured in this event cannot provide specific medical advice or referrals. Please consult a qualified health care provider for diagnosis, treatment, and answers to your personal questions. If you need help finding a provider, visit nimh.nih.gov/findhelp. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline . Call or text 988. Llame al 988 (para ayuda en español).
