The purpose of this webinar is to enable participants to increase their knowledge regarding safety planning and mental health in the adolescent population.
By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:
1. Explain the process of safety planning in adolescents
2. Discuss the challenges and opportunities of safety planning in adolescents
3. Identify crisis and support resources related to suicide and self-harm prevention
Speaker
Paula S. McCommons, Ed.D.
Director, STAR-Center Outreach and
Mental Health Liaison for Allegheny County Student Assistance Program
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
Disclosure(s)
Speaker has no conflicts of interest relative to this educational activity.
The staff and faculty involved with the planning of today’s event do not have any conflicts of interest to disclose. The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center does not endorse or recommend any commercial products, processes, or services. The representations and opinions expressed in this presentation are solely those of the author(s) and do not represent the views or policies of MA AETC, the University of Pittsburgh, or its funding agencies.
