Professional Training – Web Trainings
Our web-based trainings allow for versatility in reaching your staff or constituents, ensuring they have the access they need to the most relevant training topics.
Suicide Prevention Lifeguard App - Product
Website: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/suicide-lifeguard/id752765894?mt=8
Principal Investigator: Epstein, Joel
Product Description
Suicide Lifeguard is a FREE app intended for anyone concerned that someone they know may be thinking of suicide. It provides information on:
• How to recognize warning signs of suicide
• How to ask about suicidal thoughts and/or intentions
• How to respond and
• Where to refer
Features include:
• Immediate connection to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• Specific resources for:
– Military/Veterans
– Those who identify as LGBTQ
– Spanish speaking individuals
– Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Direct access to national and Missouri resource websites
This suicide prevention information was produced by the Missouri Suicide Prevention Project, a joint effort between the Missouri Institute of Mental Health at the University of Missouri-St. Louis and the Missouri Department of Mental Health. It was made possible by grant number SM057376 from SAMSHA. The views and policies and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMSHA.
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Outreach – Mental Health First Aid
Missouri Mental Health First Aid provides training and promotion, instructor development and evaluation and technical assistance to providers and individuals across Missouri and the Midwest region.
Psychotropics Made Simple
The instructor will introduce concepts of drug action in the body. Basic concepts of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics will enable the learner to understand the therapeutic and adverse actions of drugs. Discussion will center on the rationale for drug use in psychiatric illnesses. The major classes of medications will be reviewed, including a discussion of the specific therapeutic action and side effects of agents in each class of drugs. Side effects that need immediate attention, that may present harm to staff or the client, or present as intoxication will be highlighted. Often clients do not adhere to their prescribed medication regimen, leading to a return of symptoms. The major reasons for nonadherence and strategies for encouraging clients to take their medications will be discussed. Time will be available to discuss questions during the presentation.