This 4-hour workshop is all about risk-assessment, and the use of sound screening procedures and evidence-informed practices in identifying and managing mental health risks in assessment. Three standardized, open-access tools are introduced: the PHQ-9 for depressive severity, the C-SSRS for suicide lethality, and the Unahon Tool for community-based triage. Furthermore, a risk assessment interview with the use of an evidence informed suicide risk checklist will also be demonstrated.
Through interactive case simulations, worksheet activities, and group discussions, participants will evaluate these instruments through a cultural lens, considering local nuances like hiya and the role of the family in crisis intervention and assessment. The workshop culminates with creating a thorough, collaborative Safety Plan tailored to clients experiencing acute self-harm or suicidal thoughts.
At the end of this 4 hours workshop, participants can expect to:
- Differentiate among various mental health risks
- Be familiarized with standardized, open-sourced tools, such as the PHQ-9, C-SSRS, and Unahon Tool and determine their applicability
- Demonstrate a risk assessment interview using the evidence informed suicide risk checklist
- Construct a comprehensive, collaborative Safety Plan for patients presenting with acute self-harm or suicidal ideation.