Suicide Risk Assessment: Essential Tools for Clinicians

In this presentation, Dr. John Wagner explains how the DBT framework can be used to treat suicidal behaviors in patients, focusing on the case of Sophia, a 35-year-old woman who recently immigrated to Canada. Dr. Wagner will discuss essential tools for assessing and measuring suicidal thinking during therapy, as well as strategies for clinicians to improve patient compliance.
Here are the most important highlights:
* Clinicians must employ a variety of methods to assess and manage suicide risk, including direct questioning and standardized measures.
* Tools such as the SBQ and LRAMP are critical for informed treatment planning and documenting clinical decisions.
* The use of diary cards in therapy sessions allows for real-time tracking of a client’s emotional state and suicidal behaviors, which is vital for effective treatment adjustment.
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