Description:
This webinar addresses mental health needs and suicide risk among older adults and research-based practices for improving well-being and preventing suicide in the elderly. The presenter provides a broad overview of the topic, including recent research and best practices, as well as discusses practical and successful approaches and considerations for reducing suicide risk in older individuals. A local service provider also discusses her experience in delivering suicide prevention services to older adults in community senior centers. (75 min)
Presenter:
Bradley E. Karlin, Ph.D., ABPP
Chief, Mental Health and Aging
Education Development Center
Senior Advisor, Evidence-Based Practices
Suicide Prevention Resource Center