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Suicide Risk in Children and Adolescents: What Every Clinician Needs to Know

Suicide Risk in Children and Adolescents: What Every Clinician Needs to Know

April 3rd, 2026 1:00 AM (UTC)–April 3rd, 2026 2:00 AM (UTC)

Event Overview

This is a registration portal for a live remote learning via Zoom CME course. After registration, you will receive further details via email and text.

This interactive, evidence-based session equips clinicians to identify, assess, and manage suicide risk in children and adolescents. Topics include developmental risk and protective factors, validated screening tools, brief intervention strategies, safety planning, legal/ethical considerations, family engagement, and referral pathways.

Objectives

  • Identify developmental risk and protective factors associated with suicide in children and adolescents.

  • Use validated screening tools to detect suicide risk across clinical settings.

  • Stratify risk and formulate immediate safety plans, including lethal means counseling.

  • Apply brief evidence-based intervention techniques and crisis de-escalation strategies.

  • Navigate legal, ethical, and reporting obligations when working with minors.

  • Coordinate referrals and care pathways with behavioral health, schools, and community resources.

  • Document assessments and plans clearly to support continuity of care and risk mitigation.

Target Audience

  • Physicians (MDs and DOs) — primary audience; AMA PRA Category 1 is specifically intended for physician licensure and certification requirements.

  • Physician Assistants (PA-Cs) — where state PA boards accept AMA PRA Category 1 credits for licensure/renewal.

  • Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Practice Nurses — in jurisdictions or certifying bodies that recognize AMA PRA Category 1 credits.

  • Residents and fellows (physician trainees) seeking AMA PRA Category 1 credit for training/licensure purposes.

Credit Information

Credit Type

* AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Number of Credits

1

Estimated Time for Completion

1 hour

Faculty

Sheryl Morelly, MD

Disclosure

Sheryl Morelli, MD discloses no such relationships exist

* AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ARDMS, CCI, ACCME, and Sonography Canada.