Substance Use Disorders in the Zero Suicide Framework

Tuesday, July 10, 2018 | 3:30–5 p.m. Eastern Time

Suicide and drug overdose deaths in the United States, regardless of age or race, have increased since 2001, and the rate of drug overdose deaths surpassed that of suicide in 2015. Individuals who struggle with substance misuse and abuse are at higher risk for suicide.

Join SAMHSA’s Suicide Prevention Resource Center for a webinar that will highlight innovative ways that health and behavioral health care organizations are changing organizational practices and providing improved care for patients with substance use disorders who are at heightened risk for overdose and suicide.

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Identify ways to improve staff attitudes and confidence toward working with patients at risk for suicide and overdose deaths.
Share unique patient engagement and suicide care management plan considerations for this population.
Describe the importance of a patient-centered perspective to treating suicide risk and overdose risk concurrently.