Suicide Prevention Events in New Jersey

ADVANCE YOUR CLINICAL EXPERTISE IN SUICIDE PREVENTION: ENROLL IN OUR TRAINING TODAY!

Elevate your skills in suicide risk assessment and intervention with our Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk: Essentials for Clinicians© training course. Designed for clinicians seeking a competency-based skill set, this course is your gateway to effective early intervention in clinical settings. Led by a renowned clinical expert, Dr. Harry Rockland-Miller, PhD, our curriculum is rooted in core clinical competencies and were developed by leaders in suicidology. You will gain invaluable insights into identifying, assessing, and addressing individuals at risk for suicide. Plus, you will have the opportunity to practice alongside fellow clinicians, honing your skills and strategies in a supportive environment. Join us as we empower clinicians like you to make a difference in suicide prevention. Enroll today and become a vital part of the Zero Suicide framework’s recommended Suicide Care Training. Together, we can save lives. 

Continuing Education Credits Available:

• 12.5 APA CE hours
• 12.5 NBCC credit hours
• 11 NASW continuing education contact hours (live remote)

Sessions will be held at 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT and will last 75 minutes.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) have partnered to develop an ECHO program that focuses on clinical strategies described in the Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention. Health equity is incorporated throughout the curriculum.

The two overarching program goals involve increases to participant:

• Knowledge and self-efficacy regarding best practices to identify and support youth at risk for suicide.
• Implementation of suicide prevention protocols into clinical practice.

Benefits to participating in the project include:

• Increase knowledge and confidence of best practices related to identifying and supporting youth at risk for suicide.
• Learn strategies, resources, and approaches on how to implement best practices related to youth suicide prevention protocols.
• Network and problem solve in real time with leading suicide prevention experts and a quality improvement advisor.
• Connect regularly with a small cohort of your peers in a confidential and safe virtual meeting environment.
• Participating pediatricians will have the opportunity to earn American Board of Pediatrics Part 4 Maintenance of Certification credit, pending approval.

Want to learn more about the risks and benefits of social media and how it impacts youth wellbeing?

This ECHO opportunity is open to professionals who work with youth or have the opportunity to help youth navigate technology and social media, including youth and community service organizations, pediatric healthcare professionals, technology industry leaders, AAP members, policymakers, and other collaborators who:

• Want to learn more about the risks and benefits of social media and how it impacts youth well-being
• Want to help empower youth and families to create a better digital ecosystem for the individual child
• Share resources and best practices regarding youth and social media use
• Are interested in networking and problem-solving with others

Session dates are listed below:
Tuesdays. 1:00PM CST
7/16 – Social Media 101: What is the problem and how can we talk about it with families?
7/23- Problematic Internet Use
7/30- Understanding Media Use from a Child-Centered, Developmental Lens
8/6- Digital Literacy and Strategies for Families
8/13- Pulling it all Together: Practical Implications and Resources

Funding for the Center of Excellence was made possible by GrantNo. SM087180 from SAMHSA of the US Department of Health and Human Services(HHS). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, SAMHSA/HHS or the US Government.

Venue Location:
The Palace at Somerset Park
333 Davidson Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873

Join NJAAP at our 33rd Annual School Health Conference!
The School Health Conference is dedicated to keeping you abreast of the latest best practices in pediatrics. Whether you are looking to obtain continuing (CNE/CME) credits or dedicated to lifelong learning, this conference provides a large selection of educational opportunities. In addition to the education offered in our program, the NJAAP also showcases the latest pediatric resources and innovations in the exhibit hall.

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Venue Location:
DoubleTree by Hilton Princeton
2355 US Route 1, Princeton, NJ 08540

This conference provides a multitude of learning experiences that cater to staff members at all levels of expertise and experience. This event also presents an array of exceptional opportunities to establish and cultivate valuable relationships, as well as to expand and enhance your business endeavors.