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2nd Annual Brighter Days Conference Breakout Session II: Parents/Families | Reach Out and Ask

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 is an introduction to suicide prevention. This course will assist participants to understand ways they can help a person who is having thoughts of suicide. PowerPoint, and open discussion will be learning elements throughout the course. The goal is to have people feel more confident when asking someone about suicide while also opening the door and reducing stigma when talking about suicide. There will also be time for questions at the end of the course.

Keywords: brighter days, suicide

Objectives

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

  • Identify the risk factors and warning signs of suicide.
  • Review appropriate language to ask if someone if having thoughts of suicide.
  • Explain how to use the Stanley Brown Safety Plan.
  • Identify appropriate resources for people at risk of suicide.
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
  • All participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.075 CEUs (0.75 Contact Hours) 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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