Risk factors for suicidality among youth exist at individual,
relationship, community and societal levels. Comprehensive care
strategies that address these risk factors can save lives.

Youth with complex suicide prevention needs often seek services outside of the mental health system, but many primary care providers report not having the skills or confidence to manage these complex cases. As a result, today’s youth may not be receiving the care they need. This ECHO series expands Partners for Children’s Mental Health’s (PCMH) first ECHO series, Pediatric Suicide Prevention: A Practical Care Pathway for Primary Care (not a prerequisite), by addressing barriers identified by providers in primary care that often arise when delivering care to suicidal youth. This advanced series builds off the Zero Suicide care pathway by educating participants about navigating family systems, using skills to manage acute emotional distress and supporting families with mental health resources. Sessions include a brief didactic presentation by an expert followed by interactive Q&A and discussion of patient case examples. Resources and referral information will be shared throughout the series.

Navigating Complexities in Youth Experiencing Suicidality
in Primary Care

Audience:
Primary care and behavioral health providers in outpatient primary care/integrated medical settings. Support staff in medical or behavioral health integrated/outpatient settings are welcome to register.

Commitment:
Three weekly ECHO sessions held virtually
Tuesdays
11:00 AM PT | 12:00 PM MT | 1:00 PM CT | 2:00 PM ET
February 18 - March 4

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CME:
CME for this series has been applied for and is pending approval. ECHO participants typically earn one credit per session attended. You will be emailed a survey link at the end of this ECHO. Please be sure to complete this survey, which should take no more than 5-10 minutes. Surveys must be completed by the indicated deadline in order to receive CE credit. CE credit will not be given for late survey submissions.

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Colorado faces an unprecedented youth mental health crisis. Today, suicide is the #1 cause of death among middle and high school students. More than a third of Colorado high school students feel sad or hopeless. Among LGBTQ+ youth, that number doubles. Partners for Children's Mental Health (PCMH) believes that change is possible. PCMH is a community-facing center established by Children's Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado School of Medicine to improve youth mental health in Colorado.

  • ECHO SESSION 1

    Navigating Family System Challenges in Caring for Patients with Suicidality

    February 18, 2025

  • ECHO SESSION 2

    Using Brief Behavioral Health Skills to Manage Acute Emotional Distress

    February 25, 2025

  • ECHO SESSION 3

    Supporting Families with Mental Health Resourcing

    March 4, 2025

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