Podcast: Deadly Despair: Addiction and Suicide

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Presenter

R. Kent Dean, PhD, LAC, CCGC, CCS, CCDP-D 2000 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71104 Voice/Text: (318) 564-5987 kent.dean@cadanwla.org

Approvals

LABSWE: 1 Clinical Hour. ADRA: 1 Hour. NBCC: .25 Clock Hour. TCB: 1 Hour.

Course Description

This 1-hour podcast is a description of indicators and interventions in suicide for addiction counselors and other mental health professionals. 

Learning Objectives

1. Demonstrate basic understanding of universally-common indicators for potential suicidal gestures and attempts.

2. Describe effective interventions to prevent suicide in vulnerable people.