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Understanding and Preventing Suicide Among Older Adults
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Suicide remains a significant public health concern among older adults, who consistently experience elevated rates of suicide compared to other age groups. While many clinicians feel confident addressing depression and anxiety in later life, suicide risk in older adults presents with some nuanced facets and can be difficult to detect.
In this session, you’ll gain a clear, evidence-based understanding of suicide in aging populations and learn practical assessment and intervention strategies you can apply immediately in your clinical work, including how to:
Dr. Daniel L. Segal is the Kraemer Family professor of aging studies and professor of psychology at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. His research interests include the assessment of psychopathology among older adults, suicide risk and resilience among older adults, and the impact of personality disorders across the lifespan. He has published over 200 journal articles and book chapters and is lead author on the Aging and Mental Health (3rd Edition; Wiley & Sons) professional book, and sole editor of Diagnostic Interviewing (4th Edition; Springer Nature). He is a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America and of the American Psychological Association (Divisions 12 and 20).
