Rhonda C. Boyd, Ph.D.- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Considerations for Suicide Risk Assessment With Youth of Color (87 minutes) LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Describe recent trends of suicidal ideation and behaviors for youth of color. 2. Identify culturally relevant risk and protective factors in the assessment of suicide risk. 3. Discuss current evidence on suicide risk assessment measures and reporting patterns for youth of color. ABSTRACT: Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth. Recent data suggest that suicidal ideation and behaviors are increasing among youth of color. This intermediate-level webinar will present these recent trends and culturally relevant risk and protective factors in the assessment of suicide risk for youth of color. Additionally, a brief review of suicide risk assessment measures with corresponding evidence for youth of color and recommendations will be provided. BIOGRAPHY: Dr. Rhonda C. Boyd is an Associate Professor in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Additionally, she is a researcher at CHOP PolicyLab. She is the Associate Director of the CHOP’s Child and Adolescent Mood Program in the outpatient clinic where she practices as a licensed psychologist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of youth with depression and suicide risk. She has served as a principal investigator and co-investigator on multiple federal grants including those from the National Institutes of Health and the Maternal and Child Health Bureau. Overall, she has clinical and research expertise in maternal depression, Black youth and families, prevention interventions, adolescent depression, and youth suicide risk. In addition, she participated in the workgroup for the Congressional Black Caucus Emergency Taskforce on Black Youth Suicide & Mental Health. American Psychological Association (APA) Buros Center for Testing is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Buros Center for Testing maintains responsibility for this program and its content. National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Buros Center for Testing is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Buros Center for Testing maintains responsibility for this program and its content. (Provider #1113) New York State Education Department (NYSED) Buros Center for Testing, University of Nebraska-Lincoln is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0187. There is no known commercial support for this program. INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLEMENTS PROVIDED WHEN PURCHASED FOR A COURSE: PowerPoint slides References/additional readings Comprehension quiz with answer key Discussion questions Timestamps for presentation content For a brief preview of this video, click link below.