Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PSAV
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Identify the risk factors that relate to suicide among veterans.
Determine how military culture relates to suicide risk among veterans.
Recall how to screen and assess individuals to identify veterans at increased risk of suicide.
Name effective ways to intervene to reduce suicide risk among veterans.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Risk Factors Associated With Veteran Suicide
Meet Sophie
The Veteran Population
Rates of Suicide Among Veterans
Risk Factors Among Sub-Populations of Veterans
Shared Risk Factors
Behavioral Health Conditions and Suicide Risk
Traumatic Brain Injuries and Suicide
Chronic Pain and Suicide
Polytrauma Clinical Triad
Military Sexual Trauma and Suicide Risk
Review
Summary
Section 3: The Impact of Military Culture and Life
Risk Factors Associated with Military Culture
Mental Toughness
Collectivism
Self-Sacrifice
Fearlessness Toward Death
Individual Variations and Military Culture
Moral Injury
The Challenges of Deployment
Transition to Civilian Life and Suicide Risk
Review
Summary
Section 4: Assessment and Intervention With At-Risk Veterans
Underserved and At Risk
Asking the Right Questions in the Right Way
Using Standardized Screening Tools
Comprehensive Assessment
Risk Stratification
Veteran-Specific Initiatives
Lethal Means Counseling
Firearm Deaths
Reducing Access to Firearms
Other Lethal Means
Effective Communication
Meet Brian
Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS)
Medication Management and Suicide
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Bridgett Ross, PsyD
Bridgett Ross, Psy.D. received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Boston College and then her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. She is a licensed psychologist in California and was in private practice for 13 years treating various issues including trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, grief/loss, and issues around self-concept, identity, and attachment. Having supervised pre-licensed and licensed clinicians, she maintains an interest in professional issues in the field of psychology. Dr. Ross’ training and work history include Children’s Hospital Chadwick Center for Children and Families, Kaiser Permanente, Alvarado Parkway Institute, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, which informed her focus on providing evidence-based trauma treatment to diverse populations.
Instructor: Monique Kahn, Psy.D.
Monique Kahn, Psy.D. received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at Spokane Mental Health in Washington, which included specialty rotations in behavioral medicine and time-limited psychotherapies. She is licensed as a psychologist in Maine, where she was in private practice for 14 years, providing services to adult clients with varied presenting issues, but with particular emphasis on the treatment of anxiety disorders, the relationship between psychosocial stress and illness, insomnia, and coping with chronic illness. She has taught in the undergraduate psychology program at Husson University in Maine. In addition, she has worked as a content writer and psychology subject matter expert for several major educational publishing firms. She joined Relias as a clinical content writer and subject matter expert in 2016.
Reviewer: Andrea Powell, RN, BSN
Andrea Powell, RN, BSN is a SME writer for Relias with a focus on acute care. She has over 11 years of clinical nursing experience, spanning across multiple nursing specialties. Her primary focus has been in critical care, with an affinity to surgical nursing. She also has experience in intraoperative nursing and post-anesthesia care. Andrea has served as a clinical team leader, preceptor and charge nurse to colleagues throughout her nursing career. She has a passion for the education of healthcare professionals and an aspiration for excellence in the healthcare delivery system.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; Respiratory Therapists; Social Workers; in the following settings: All Healthcare Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.