SPRC presents a video series with expert advice on treating patients at risk of suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic. Adapted from an SPRC webinar, the series includes three brief videos on initiating and maintaining remote contact with clients, assessing suicide risk, and developing a safety plan remotely.
The “Support for Suicidal Individuals on Social and Digital Media” free toolkit was developed by the staff of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to help digital community managers a
The purpose of this document is to provide trauma-informed telehealth guidance regarding safety assessment and planning for youth with suicidal or self-harm ideation and behaviors.
This suicide risk screening pathway from the National Institute for Mental Health's ASQ Suicide Risk Screening Toolkit is designed for outpatient primary care and speciality clinics t
This suicide risk screening pathway from the National Institute for Mental Health's ASQ Suicide Risk Screening Toolkit is designed for outpatient primary care and speciality clinics t
Mental health professionals continue to provide therapy for patients using telehealth despite this new era of quarantine and COVID-19.
This brief guidance document created by Dr.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, health and behavioral healthcare providers are being called to respond to the increased need for services via telehealth, either by phone or via video conferencing. Responding to crises and suicide risk amongst clients and patients may look especially differ
With the emergence of this public health crisis and the need to socially isolate, most providers have moved to telehealth. For both providers and for patients, this may be a new practice. Research suggests that telemedicine can be as effective as face-to-face care.