S7 Ep174: Suicide Prevention and Safety Planning: Approaching Adolescent Mental Health Crises

S7 Ep174: Suicide Prevention and Safety Planning: Approaching Adolescent Mental Health Crises

April 15, 2026 · 1h 31m · Season 7 · Episode 174

About this episode

This episode discusses adolescent mental health crises, focusing on suicide prevention and safety planning with experts from the Center for Suicide Prevention and Research.

Uh oh, your patient answered yes to Question #9 on the PHQ-9? We join John Ackerman, PhD, ABPP and Elizabeth Kleinhenz, MSW, MPH, LISW from the Center for Suicide Prevention and Research at Nationwide Children's Hospital to shed light on non-suicidal self-injury, suicide risk assessment, and safety planning in adolescents. From universal screening to individualized safety plans, this episode will leave you feeling more confident and equipped to handle mental health crises.

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