NEABPD is hosting on May 22nd at 12p.m. ET: Congressional Briefing: Engaging and Supporting Families in Suicide Prevention, a Critical Link in Saving Lives
Families of suicide attempters are themselves traumatized by suicidal behavior. Like clinicians, they too need skills training, information and support to be an effective resource for their loved ones .
The briefing will be livestreamed on Congressman Katko’s “facebook.” http://www.facebook.com/RepJohnKatko.
Speakers include:
Beth McCrave, Family Connections Leader
Christine Moutier, MD, Chief Medical Officer, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
Colleen Creighton, M.A., Executive Director, American Association of Suicidology (AAS)
Richard McKeon, Ph.D. Chief, Suicide Prevention Branch, SAMHSA
Alan Fruzzetti, Ph.D. Director, 3 East Boys Intensive Program, McLean Hospital
Please share the invitation to colleagues, clients and families.
Questions may be submitted in advance for the Q & A to neabpd@aol.com
Watch a livestreamed congressional briefing on “Engaging and supporting families in suicide prevention.” 5/22/18