Description
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the adolescent population and requires competent psychiatric management. The management often begins with inpatient admission when the risk level is determined to be acute, however when multiple inpatient admissions have been the course for some teenagers, in this subset, it is important to recognize treatment options beyond inpatient level of care in the community. In cases of suicidal ideation as well as non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors, it is not uncommon to observe clinical stability while one is admitted to inpatient unit, but the real challenge starts when the patient is back home. In this session, we explore pros and cons of repeated inpatient psychiatry admissions. The advantages being acute risk mitigation, immediate starting of the treatment when no outside care exists, starting of family therapy, and possible medication management. The cons of inpatient admission include creating a safe environment which isolates youth from real-world circumstances where emotions peak, family dynamics and interpersonal communication is limited, and school pressures are eliminated. Inpatient treatment also places a burden on healthcare costs and may compete with outpatient resources to manage crises. We will compare and contrast inpatient and outpatient treatment strategies and explore how treatment systems could be improved.
Format
Recorded webinar.
This content was recorded during the APA 2023 Annual Meeting.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the risk assessment in teenage suicidal ideation patients.
- Learn various treatment options beyond the inpatient admissions and strategies to achieve this goal.
- Recognize the importance of treatment in the community.
Target Audience
Residents/Fellows, Psychiatrists, Psychologists
Estimate Time to Complete
Estimated Duration: 1.5 hours
Program Start Date: May 1, 2025
Program End Date: May 1, 2028
How to Earn Credit
Participants who wish to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may do so after completing all sections of the course including 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 (non-physicians) showing the completion date and hours earned.
Continuing Education Credit
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The APA designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Instructors
- Robert Holloway, MD
- Sudhakar Shenoy, MD
- Sohail Nibras, MD
- Tapan Parikh, MD, MPH
Planners
- Vishal Madaan, MD, Chief of Education and Deputy Medical Director at the American Psychiatric Association.
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