CBT approaches to the suicidal patient have been proven to reduce rates of future attempts. Collaborative efforts to reduce hopelessness and development of specific anti-suicide plans are important features of this method. This workshop will briefly review research on CBT for treating suicidal patients. Then the central features of CBT methods for suicide risk will be demonstrated. Role-plays will illustrate key points. Particular attention will be paid to development of the CBT elements of safety plans for depressed patients.

**This content was captured for the 2020 APA On Demand product and may reference information from various sources and terminology from previous editions of the DSM.

Learning Objectives

• Assess and modify hopelessness and suicidal thinking with CBT principles.
• Describe research that supports CBT for reducing suicide risk.
• Implement CBT-oriented safety plans with at-risk patients.

Target Audience

Psychiatrists, Residents/Fellows

Estimated Time to Complete

Estimated Duration: 75 minutes
Begin Date: October 1, 2021
End Date: October 1, 2024

How to Earn Credit

Participants who wish to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ or a certificate of participation may do so by 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

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 1.25 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

Program Presenters

• Jesse Wright, M.D. Director of the Depression Center at the University of Louisville. Dr. Wright reports the following relationships: Stock: Empower Interactive, Mindstreet.
• Judith Beck, M.D. President of Beck Institute. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.
• Donna Sudak, M.D. Professor and Vice chair for education, Drexel University, College of Medicine. Dr. Sudak reports the following relationships: Royalties: APPress, Wiley, Wolters-Kluwer.

Program Planners

• Tristan Gorrindo, M.D., Former Director of Education, American Psychiatric Association. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.
• Katie Putnam, Membership Development Specialist, American Psychiatric Association. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.
• Ally Brown, Associate Director, Online Learning, American Psychiatric Association. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.

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Technical Requirements

This internet-based CME activity is best experienced using any of the following:

• The latest and 2nd latest public versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari
• Internet Explorer 11+

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Optimal System Configuration:

• Browser: Google Chrome (latest and 2nd latest version), Safari (latest and 2nd latest version), Internet Explorer 11.0+, Firefox (latest and 2nd latest version), or Microsoft Edge (latest and 2nd latest version)
• 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

Minimum Requirements:

• 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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