Speaker: Hannah Koerten, PhD

Title: Assessment and Management of Pediatric Self-Harm and Suicidal Ideation in Primary Care

Learning Objectives: 

1. Outline a thorough assessment of self-harm behaviors and suicidal ideation in pediatric populations.

2. Create a safety plan, including environmental safety (e.g., parental supervision or check-ins, removing dangerous items, school safety).

3. Explain effective coping strategies (e.g., TIPP, grounding exercises) as replacement behaviors for self-harm and/or suicide behaviors.

4. Assess level of follow-up care needed based on assessment of risk (e.g., ER evaluation, follow-up visits with therapists/psychiatrists or primary care)

5. Discuss efficient and thorough documentation of assessment, safety plan, and follow-up care.