David Freeman
David Freeman
Suicide Risk Reduction
Suicide Risk Reduction
Suicide Risk Reduction
Tuesday 17th November 2020
Dr. David Freeman offers practical tips on reducing suicide risk for case managers. Learn about protective factors, screening tools, and collaboration.
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Get the buttons here!Reducing Suicide Risk: Practical Tips for Case Managers
If we can successfully reduce the intensity of any of these five problem areas, we are reducing the risk of suicide.
Suicide is one of the most daunting challenges case managers face, but Dr. David Freeman is here to help. In this episode of 'Essential Connections: Tips and Techniques for Case Managers', Dr. Freeman, Chief Clinical Officer at Community Connections, shares his wealth of experience on how to effectively reduce suicide risk. He emphasizes the importance of protective factors like screening for suicidal thoughts, ensuring access to care, fostering connectedness and support, active problem-solving, and proactive outreach. Dr.
Freeman introduces the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, a straightforward tool for assessing suicide risk, and highlights common risk factors and stressors that can increase vulnerability. He underscores the need to address suicide risk head-on by reducing psychological pain, stress, agitation, hopelessness, and self-hate, and by focusing on safety planning to limit access to lethal means. Collaboration is key, and Dr.
Freeman encourages case managers to work closely with clients and their support networks to evaluate risk factors and promote life-enhancing solutions. For those struggling with suicidal thoughts, he advises seeking help from supervisors, HR, therapists, or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Tune in to this insightful episode and learn how you can make a difference in suicide risk reduction.