Presenters

  • Christine Moutier

    Christine Moutier M.D.

    Chief Medical Officer, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

  • Christopher Reist

    Christopher Reist M.D., M.B.A

    Professor in Residence, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, University of California, Irvine

Webinar

Suicide Prevention: Science and Trends

About This Webinar

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide was the 10th leading cause of death overall in 2017. Addressing this public health issue has proven to be a challenge within the United States, where the suicide rate has increased steadily over the last two decades.

Watch this webinar as Dr. Christine Moutier, Chief Medical Officer at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, provides an overview of the current state of suicide in the United States. She also discusses risk and protective factors for suicide, barriers to effective suicide prevention in various settings, and opportunities to improve suicide prevention and treatment.

Watch this webinar to learn about:

  • Current trends and advocacy efforts in the United States
  • Evidence-based best practices in suicide prevention and treatment
  • Gaps in suicide prevention and treatment as well as potential solutions

Watch the Webinar now