This webinar will review the basic principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and discuss CBT for patients with suicidal behavior. The presentation will describe key components of suicide risk assessment and how to conceptualize treatment planning for patients with suicidal behavior, as well as safety planning and specific cognitive and behavioral techniques for suicidal patients.
Format
Recorded webinar, non-interactive, self-paced distance learning activity.
This presentation was recorded on July 19, 2022.
Learning Objectives
- Identify basic principles of CBT.
- Describe CBT for Suicide.
- Establish treatment planning for patients with suicidal behavior.
- Discuss cognitive and behavioral techniques useful for patients with suicidal behavior.
Target Audience
Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Physician (non-psychiatrist), Physician Assistant , Other mental health professionals
Estimated Time to Complete
Estimated Duration: 60 minutes
Begin Date: July 19, 2022
End Date: July 19, 2025
How to Earn Credit
Participants who wish to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ or a certificate of participation may do so by viewing the live presentation and completing the evaluation. After evaluating the program, course participants will be provided with an opportunity to claim hours of participation and print an official CME certificate (physicians) or certificate of participation (other disciplines) showing the event date and hours earned.
Continuing Education Credit
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The APA designates this enduring CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Faculty and Planner Disclosures
The American Psychiatric Association adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity — including faculty, planners, reviewers or others — are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
Program Presenters
- Donna Sudak, MD, is professor and vice chair for education in the Department of Psychiatry, and previously served as interim program director for the Adult Psychiatry Residency. She began a one-year term as president of the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Programs in 2018. Sudak serves on the ACGME Review Committee for Psychiatry. Dr. Sudak is director of the psychotherapy training program and is board certified in psychiatry, with special expertise in both psychopharmacological treatments and cognitive behavioral treatments.Dr. Sudak has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Program Planners
- Ebony Harris, MS, Assistant Director of Online Learning, American Psychiatric Association. Reports no financial relationships with commerical interests.
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Technical Requirements
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- The latest and 2nd latest public versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari
- Internet Explorer 11+
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- Operating System: Windows versions 8.1+, Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) +, Android (latest and 2nd latest version), or iOS/iPad OS (latest and 2nd latest version)
- Internet Connection: 1 Mbps or higher
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- Windows PC: Windows 8.1 or higher; 1 GB (for 32-bit)/2 GB (for 64-bit) or higher RAM; Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver; audio playback with speakers for programs with video content
- Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.5 or higher with latest updates installed; Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor; 512 MB or higher RAM; audio playback with speakers for programs with video content
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