Strategies for Suicide Prevention in Older Adults
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Strategies for Suicide Prevention in Older Adults
In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, join us for a discussion of community-based strategies to support older adults in managing mental health. This webinar will discuss the prevalence of suicide among older adults as well as the unique risk factors present for an aging population both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speakers will highlight two community-based interventions, including one focused on training meal delivery providers in suicide first aid and another on implementing the evidence-based Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives (PEARLS) in collaboration with clinical partners.
Presenters:
• Laura R. Shannonhouse, Georgia State University
• Mary Chase Breedlove Mize, Georgia State University
• Matthew Fullen, Virginia Tech
• Leigh Ann Eagle, Maryland Living Well Center of Excellence - MAC, Inc.
• Sue Lachenmayr, Maryland Living Well Center of Excellence - MAC, Inc.
https://ncoa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LgTKdUy_TDmzDMR0xk68uQ
Date and Time
Mon, September 28 2020, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location
Mon, September 28 2020, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location
Online Event
Websitehttps://ncoa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LgTKdUy_TDmzDMR0xk68uQ...
DescriptionIn recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, join us for a discussion of community-based strategies to support older adults in managing mental health. This webinar will discuss the prevalence of suicide among older adults as well as the unique risk factors present for an aging population both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speakers will highlight two community-based interventions, including one focused on training meal delivery providers in suicide first aid and another on implementing the evidence-based Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives (PEARLS) in collaboration with clinical partners.
Presenters:
• Laura R. Shannonhouse, Georgia State University
• Mary Chase Breedlove Mize, Georgia State University
• Matthew Fullen, Virginia Tech
• Leigh Ann Eagle, Maryland Living Well Center of Excellence - MAC, Inc.
• Sue Lachenmayr, Maryland Living Well Center of Excellence - MAC, Inc.
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General Public Mentor Community Organization Employer Mature Worker Veteran Volunteer
Strategies for Suicide Prevention in Older Adults
Online: https://ncoa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LgTKdUy_TDmzDMR0xk68uQ...
Mon, September 28 2020, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Add to Calendar
1:00 PM
9/28/20202:00 PM
America/Chicago
Strategies for Suicide Prevention in Older Adults
In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, join us for a discussion of community-based strategies to support older adults in managing mental health. This webinar will discuss the prevalence of suicide among older adults as well as the unique risk factors present for an aging population both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speakers will highlight two community-based interventions, including one focused on training meal delivery providers in suicide first aid and another on implementing the evidence-based Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives (PEARLS) in collaboration with clinical partners.
Presenters:
• Laura R. Shannonhouse, Georgia State University
• Mary Chase Breedlove Mize, Georgia State University
• Matthew Fullen, Virginia Tech
• Leigh Ann Eagle, Maryland Living Well Center of Excellence - MAC, Inc.
• Sue Lachenmayr, Maryland Living Well Center of Excellence - MAC, Inc.
https://ncoa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LgTKdUy_TDmzDMR0xk68uQ