Despite the increase in children and teenagers seeking mental health treatment, rates of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) are on the rise, with approximately one in seven teenagers having had an NSSI episode in the past 12 months. Though not directly correlated, NSSI can strongly predict future suicide ideation. In this workshop, psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, medical professionals, and ministry leaders will explore the subtle warning signs of NSSI, discuss the complexity of root causes, and provide actionable and practical tools to support both the teenager and parent.
104 | Help! My Teen is Self-injuring: A Crisis Manual to Help Teens and Parents
PRESENTERS
Mark Mayfield, Ph.D.
CE CREDITS
1
Approved For CE
Psychologists, Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Chemical Dependency Counselors, Pastors, Pastoral Counselors, Lay Counselors, Coaches
Approved For CME/CEU
Medical Doctors, Osteopathic Doctors, Physicians Assistants, Midwives, Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
LEVEL
Intermediate
Summary
Learning Objectives
1. Describe the current trends that are leading to the increase in non-suicidal self-injury
2. Outline the new, subtle warning signs of NSSI presented by struggling teens
3. Apply actionable and practical tools that can help psychologists, mental health professionals, medical professionals, and ministry leaders re-think a response with teenagers and parents
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