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| What to look for as an AOD counselor | ||
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| Introduction | ||
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The facts Suicide is a complex behavior usually impacted by a combination of factors, like thoughts, behaviors, and life situations. Research shows that almost 95 percent of people who kill themselves have a diagnosable mental or substance abuse disorder or both, and primarily have a depressive illness (Reference 4). Studies indicate that the most promising way to prevent suicide and suicidal behavior is through the early recognition and treatment of depression and other mental health diagnoses (Reference 5). |
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The
following clinical example illustrates how an AOD counselor
in an agency setting might encounter a veiled threat and the
subtle signs and symptoms associated with a suicidal client.
Laurel has her first session with her client Jon. Jon was referred to Laurel's agency for substance use problems that are affecting his work at a local corporation. Laurel reads the intake assessment and referral notes before her initial session with Jon... |
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| Electronic, print, and multimedia resources are provided to help you to find additional authoritative information on What to look for as an AOD Counselor. These resources are available from such national organizations as The National Institute of Mental Health as well as professional organizations, not-for-profit organizations, and educational institutions. | ||
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Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) The CSAP is the sole U.S. federal organization with responsibility for improving accessibility and quality of substance abuse prevention services. The Center provides national leadership in the development of policies, programs, and services to prevent the onset of illegal drug use, underage alcohol and tobacco use, and to reduce the negative consequences of using substances.
CSAP
provides a publication called PreventionAlert. The article
titled, Suicide, depression, and youth drinking from
PreventionAlert, 5(17): December 13, 2002 is available at
the following Web address: |
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| What to look for | ||
| >Detection Resources | ||
| >>Associated Factors | ||
| >>Protective Factors | ||
| >>Facts | ||
| >>Myths | ||
| >>How to relate | ||
| >>Common concerns | ||
| >Professional resources | ||
| >>Professional screening tools | ||
| >>Suicide risk screening tools | ||
| What to do to help | ||
| >Treatment Resources | ||
| >>What to do in an emergency | ||
| >>Suicide hotlines | ||
| >>Facilities | ||
| >>Mental health providers | ||
| >>Legal considerations | ||
| >>Standard treatments for suicide ideation | ||
| >>What to do as a survivor of suicide | ||
| >Professional Resources | ||
| >>Clinical guidance | ||
| >>Ethical and Legal guidelines | ||
| >>Assessment information | ||
| >>Medication information | ||
| >>What to do as a professional survivor of suicide | ||
| What education is available | ||
| >Education Resources | ||
| >>Online educational tools | ||
| >>Organizations | ||
| >>Courses for credit | ||
| >>Publications | ||
| >Professional Resources | ||
| >>Higher education | ||
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| >>Continuing education | ||
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| What researchers are doing | ||
| >Research Resources | ||
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| >Professional
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