What Mental Health Clinicians Can Do to Reduce Firearm Violence and Suicide: WS408

This introductory workshop focuses on the epidemiology of firearm violence and suicide, social determinants of health, risk assessment for firearm-related harm, and prevention strategies for mental health care providers. The presenters discuss specific clinical scenarios and interventions for risk reduction, as well as firearm policy relevant to mental health providers and researchers. Participants gain an understanding of the most current and rigorous scientific evidence regarding risk identification and interventions for reducing firearm injury and suicide.

Webinars are converted to video on-demand programs with closed captioning after the live air date.

• Describe the fundamental data and trends regarding firearm injury and death.
• Identify risk for firearm-related harm and ways to engage with patients to reduce that risk.
• Summarize available mental health interventions for patients at risk of firearm-related harm.

Amy Barnhorst, MD