Crisis care: Bridging gaps and expanding care for suicide prevention

Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT

With suicide rates on the rise, the need for high-quality, accessible mental healthcare is essential.

During this session, experts will discuss this alarming trend and detail an award-winning program based on the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality framework that offers safe, effective treatment in 48 hours or less.

The session will also focus on how partnerships between telehealth providers and payers and health systems is improving patient outcomes and lessening the burden on emergency departments.

Key learnings:
 
  • Learn current statistics, trends and frameworks for understanding the rising suicide epidemic in the United States
  • Develop an understanding of current gaps and potential solutions for safe and effective suicide treatment within an outpatient telehealth setting
  • Explore the effectiveness of an award-winning program for treating those with elevated suicide risk

Presenter: 

Conor ONeil Headshot - Sydney Mason

Conor O’Neill, PhD

Director of Therapy Programs, Crisis Care at Brightside Health