Intimate Partner Violence and Suicide: Intersections in Context and Practice-View Presentation

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Dr. Heidi Carr, Principal Advisor for Mental Health, Trauma, and Violence at EDC, presents a webinar titled "Intimate Partner Violence and Suicide: Intersections in Context and Practice." The webinar aims to provide an overview of the connections between intimate partner violence (IPV) and suicide, as well as guidelines for conducting assessments and providing appropriate interventions. Dr. Carr emphasizes the importance of routine assessment for IPV in mental health care settings and discusses red flags that may indicate IPV. She also explains the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale for assessing suicide risk. <br /><br />Dr. Carr highlights the significant relationship between IPV and suicide, citing data that shows IPV as a precipitating factor in approximately 25% of suicides with known circumstances. She emphasizes the need to consider trauma as a common underlying factor, as trauma exposure increases the risk of both IPV and suicide. The webinar also provides insights into the risk factors associated with IPV and suicide, such as rationalization of partner behavior, restricted access to finances, and involvement in protracted divorce or custody cases. <br /><br />The importance of implementing safety planning interventions is emphasized for both IPV and suicide risk. Dr. Carr suggests that these interventions should be consistent and tailored to the specific circumstances of the individual, taking into account the safety of the environment and potential risk factors. <br /><br />Overall, the webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the intersections between IPV and suicide, as well as guidance on conducting assessments and interventions. The importance of addressing both IPV and suicide risk in a sensitive and non-judgmental manner is emphasized throughout the presentation.

Keywords

Dr. Heidi Carr

Intimate Partner Violence

IPV

Suicide

Assessments

Interventions

Trauma Exposure

Risk Factors

Safety Planning

Non-judgmental