In this important episode, Dr. Emily Aslakson and Mr. Philip Himebaugh discuss how optometrists and vision therapists can play a crucial role in suicide prevention. Learn how to recognize suicide risk factors, initiate life-saving conversations, and connect patients to the help they need.
What You'll Learn:
- How optometrists can identify suicide risk in patients
- Real-life examples of suicide risk in vision care
- Tools for asking difficult but vital questions
- The importance of triage and timely referral
- Resources for suicide prevention training
Resources Mentioned:
- National Suicide prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK(8255
- QPR Training: Question-Persuade-Refer Training. Three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide: https://qprinstitute.com/
- Psychology today to search for local mental health providers. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
- ISPATHWARM acronym: ideation, substance abuse, purposelessness, anxiety, trapped, hopelessness, withdrawal, anger, recklessness, mood changes.
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
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