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2nd Annual Brighter Days Conference Breakout Session II: Healthcare/Counseling | The Intersection of Mental Illness, Substance Abuse, Overdose and Suicide

Program Date & Time:
June 10, 2025 | 12:55pm - 1:40pm
Modality:
  • In-person
Registration Fee:
Free
Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
0.75
Registration Deadline:
6/1/25 11:59 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
6/1/25 11:59 PM
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Presenter(s)
Description
This talk will address how adverse childhood experiences (ACES), the use of mood-altering chemicals and some of the sources of suicidal ideation have led to an increase of suicide rates for those people who struggle with substance use disorders.

Keywords: brighter days, suicide, substance abuse, healthcare, counseling

Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss how adverse childhood experiences contribute to the intersection of substance use and suicide.
  • Discuss the links of opiate use and suicide.
  • Identify ways to help prevent suicide as it relates to ACES and overdose.
Disclosures
This conference is provided by The Jonathan Foundation in collaboration with South Carolina Department of Public Health, Pee Dee AHEC and South Carolina Department of Mental Health – Pee Dee Mental Health Center. This conference is supported by funding from The Nemec Abbott Foundation, Drs. Bruce & Lee Foundation, Marion County Healthcare Foundation and The Dailey Family. Pee Dee AHEC’s conflict of interest policy requires faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Speakers have signed a vested interest form declaring any conflict of interest in education activities. Please see individual activities for any conflicts of interest. Provisions of these educational activities by Pee Dee AHEC does not imply endorsement by Pee Dee AHEC, SCNA or ANCC of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with activities.
Credits Available
  • Social Workers
    SC Board of Social Work Examiners (Non-SW)
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 0.75 non-social work hours of continuing education by Pee Dee AHEC, a part of the South Carolina AHEC system, as defined by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
  • Registered Nurses
    SC Nurses Association
    Credit Statement

    Pee Dee AHEC (Area Health Education Center) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by South Carolina Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 0.75 contact hours.

  • Counselors/Therapists
    SC Board of Examiners for Professional Counselors
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 0.75 hours of continuing education by Pee Dee AHEC, a division of SC AHEC, under its accreditation by the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists.
  • APRNs
    SC Nurses Association
    Credit Statement

    Pee Dee AHEC (Area Health Education Center) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by South Carolina Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 0.75 CH (Contact Hours).

  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.75 CEUs by Pee Dee AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
Locations/Participation Options
  • Florence Center
    Location:
    Florence , SC Details
    Status:
    Open
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Kimberly Morris
    Phone:
    843-777-5352
    Email:
    kimberlymorris@mcleodhealth.org
  • Name:
    Beejay Parnell
    Phone:
    843-777-5347
    Email:
    beejay.parnell@mcleodhealth.org
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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