The ECHO-Chicago conference is designed to enhance suicide prevention skills among behavioral health providers, particularly in Illinois' Health Professional Shortage Areas. The 10-week curriculum includes expert-led presentations, role-play simulations, and participant-driven case discussions. Attendees will learn to implement evidence-based practices for assessing suicide risk and delivering targeted treatment plans. The conference will cover topics such as the Zero Suicide model, trauma-informed approaches, and resilience-building strategies. Participants will also gain skills in using suicide screening tools and overcoming barriers to screening.
Mental Health Conferences
ECHO-Chicago: Suicide Prevention for Behavioral Health Providers
This conference offers a 10-week curriculum focused on enhancing suicide prevention skills for behavioral health providers, specifically in Illinois' Health Professional Shortage Areas. It is held virtually from Chicago, IL.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates: December 3, 2024 to February 18, 2025
Location: Online Webinar
City/State: Chicago, Illinois
Address: Online Webinar, Chicago, IL, United States
Event Format: virtual
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
ECHO-Chicago
ECHO-Chicago focuses on providing continuing medical education to enhance healthcare practices, particularly in underserved areas.
Email: echo@bsd.uchicago.edu
Phone: 773-702-2213
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference spans ten weeks, with sessions covering topics such as suicide epidemiology, risk screening, safety planning, and evidence-based treatments. Each session includes expert presentations and case discussions.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Phil Martinez, LCPC
Expert in suicide epidemiology and the Zero Suicide Model.
Fabiana Araujo, PhD
Specializes in secondary stress and trauma in suicide prevention.
Khalid Afzal, MD
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience.
Royce Lee, MD
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience.
Elizabeth Charney, MD
Expert in suicide risk assessment.
Annie Vernon-Cwik, LCSW
Specializes in assessment for special populations.
Samantha Allen, LCSW
Licensed Social Worker focusing on suicide safety planning.
Nathan Mitchell, PharmD
Expert in evidence-based treatments for high suicide risk conditions.
Michelle Churchey Mims, LCPC
Specializes in referral and follow-up processes.
Ellen Parker, MD
Focuses on post-acute care and transitions in care.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
The conference offers 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and 10 social work continuing education units for LSW and LCSW social workers in Illinois.
Other Links and Information
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