Monday September 19, 2022
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Free, Virtual Presentation
Walt's Waltz Hosts PsychU Advocacy Presenters' Dr. Amanda Fisher and Dr. Dennis Sholler for a presentation and discussion on the topic of Suicide Awareness. This is an interactive presentation, so please bring your questions. Mental Health Awareness – A Focus on Suicide and Stigma
Objectives:- Review the suicide statistics in the US and the risk of suicide in psychiatric diagnoses
- Discuss suicide risk factors and provide a brief overview of stigma shared the patient perspectives on mental illness
- Provide information on ways to combat and reduce stigma and highlight suicide prevention resources