Course Description
Death by suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in persons age 10-24 years and the rate of death by suicide has continued to increase annually since 2007. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, between 2007-2018, the rate rose over 60%. This phenomena has only become more dire in recent years due to the isolation caused by the pandemic. In 2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics declared a state of emergency in response to the mental health challenges facing children, adolescents, and their families. During this session, participants will learn possible explanations for this growing crisis, its impact, and strategies to mitigate risk.
Published Research Related to this Session:
- Lavender J, Benningfield MM, Merritt JA, Gibson RL, Bettis AH. Measurement-Based Care in the Adolescent Partial Hospital Setting: Implementation, Challenges, & Future Directions. Evid Based Pract Child Adolesc Ment Health. 2022;7(4):439-451. doi: 10.1080/23794925.2021.1981178. Epub 2021 Oct 13. PMID: 36439894; PMCID: PMC9683479.
- Merritt J, Tanguturi Y, Fuchs C, Cundiff AW. Medical Etiologies of Secondary Psychosis in Children and Adolescents. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2020 Jan;29(1):29-42. doi: 10.1016/j.chc.2019.08.005. Epub 2019 Oct 9. PMID: 31708051.
- Merritt J, Benningfield M. Lessons From the Street Through a Homeless Youth With Depression. Psychiatr Serv. 2019 Jun 1;70(6):526-527. doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.70601. Epub 2019 Apr 30. PMID: 31035895.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the current mental health landscape for adolescents and young adults and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted it.
- Identify risk factors and warning signs for suicide among adolescents and young adults.
- Describe the relationship between social media and self-harm behaviors and suicide.
- Discuss preventative measures that have been efficacious in reducing self-harm behaviors and suicide in adolescents and young adults.
Target Audience
If you are a pharmacist, nurse practitioner, or other health care professional involved in the comprehensive medication management of individuals living with mental health and/or substance use disorders, we invite you to participate in this online course.
Faculty
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Jessica "Jessie" Merritt, MD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Course Requirements
To receive ACPE credit for this session, you must:
- Register for this course.
- Review the full content of the activity and reflect upon its teachings.
- Complete the evaluation at the end of the activity.
- Provide the necessary details in your profile to ensure correct reporting by AAPP to CPE Monitor.
Continuing Education Credit and Disclosures
Activity Date: 04/19/2023
ACPE Contact Hours: 1
ACPE Number: 0284-0000-23-041-H01-P (Knowledge)
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2023 Program Committee and Recertification Editorial Board
 Elayne D. Ansara, PharmD, BCPP, BCPSProgram Committee Chair Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Veteran Health Indiana Indianapolis, IN No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
 Jolene R. Bostwick, PharmD, BCPP, BCPSProgram Administrative Chair Assistant Dean for Co-Curriculum and Professional Development & Clinical Professor University of Michigan College of Pharmacy Ann Arbor, MI No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
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Bridget Bradley, PharmD, BCPP |
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Austin R. Campbell, PharmD, BCPP |
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Chelsea N. Carr, PharmD, BCPP Advanced Practice Pharmacist - Psychiatry University of Maryland School of Pharmacy Catonsville, MD No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
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Dana Chiulli, PharmD, BCPP Clinical Pharmacist - Mental Health VISN 06 Mental Health Clinical Resource Hub Savannah, GA No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
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Jordan Cooler Haygood, PharmD, BCPP Clinical Assistant Professor University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy Columbia, SC No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
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Marissa Cullen, PharmD, BCPP Clinical Pharmacist UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital Pittsburgh, PA No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
 Beth DeJongh, PharmD, BCPP, BCPSRecertification Editorial Board Chair Pharmacist Concordia University Wisconsin Mequon, WI No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
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Bennett J. Doughty, PharmD, BCPP, BCPS |
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Traci M. Dutton, PharmD, BCPP, BCPS Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Mental Health; Program Director - PGY2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Murfreesboro, TN External Consultant Activities, Advisory Panels, Speakers Bureaus, etc.: Member of VA PBM Educational Advisory Committee which oversees Board Certification Study Groups |
Megan J. Ehret, PharmD, BCPP, MS |
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Kimberly Ehrhard, PharmD Clinical Pharmacist, Psychiatry The University of Kansas Health System Kansas City , KS No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
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Michelle L. Geier, PharmD, BCPP Psychiatric Clinical Pharmacist Supervisor San Francisco Department of Public Health San Francisco, CA External Consultant Activities, Advisory Panels, Speakers Bureaus, etc.: Weitzman Institute Project ECHO Faculty |
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Abigail Hampton, PharmD, BCPP Psychiatric Clinical Pharmacist - Ambulatory University of Kansas Health System Kansas City, KS No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
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Courtney A. Iuppa, PharmD, BCPP Clinical Pharmacy Manager & Residency Program Director Center for Behavioral Medicine Kansas City, MO No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
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Archana R. Jhawar, PharmD, BCPP Clinical Pharmacist Jesse Brown VAMC/ UIC College of Pharmacy Chicago, IL No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
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Kayla D. Johnson, PharmD, BCPP, BCPS Vanderbilt University Medical Center Thompsons Station, TN No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
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Farah E. Khorassani, PharmD, BCPP Associate Clinical Professor St. John's University Queens, NY External Consultant Activities, Advisory Panels, Speakers Bureaus, etc.: Consultant- Alkermes (Sept 2021) |
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Dongmi Kim, PharmD, BCPP, BCPS Assistant Clinical Professor Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Pharmacy Florham Park, NJ No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
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Jamie C. Kneebusch, PharmD, BCPP, BCPS Assistant Clinical Faculty UC San Diego, Skaggs School of Pharmacy La Jolla, CA No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
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Erin D. Knox, PharmD, BCPP Director of Experiential Education UCI School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences Irvine, CA Non-Financial Interests: Santa Ana Community College, Pharmacy Technology Program, Advisory Committee |
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Lauren E. Leiby, PharmD, BCPP Behavioral Health Patient Care Pharmacist Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus, OH No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
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Amber R. Lemons, PharmD, BCPP Behavioral Health Pharmacist Denver Health Medical Center Denver, CO No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
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Linda D. Logan, PharmD, BCACP, BCPP, BCPS Public Service Associate University of Georgia Athens, GA Educational Grants, Research Grants or Contracts: HRSA Graduate Psychology Education Grant, CPNP Foundation Student Grant (Advisor), UGA College Pharmacy Ansel Fund |
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Monica Mathys, PharmD, BCGP, BCPP Professor Texas Tech University School of Pharmacy Dallas, TX Non-Financial Interests: CPNP Foundation Board member |
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Lindsey N. Miller, PharmD, BCPP |
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Melissa Mitchell, PharmD, BCGP, BCPP, BCPS Assistant Director of Pharmacy;Residency Program Director RUHS Medical Center Moreno Valley , CA External Consultant Activities, Advisory Panels, Speakers Bureaus, etc.: Neurocrine Speakers Bureau - Ingrezza, Janssen Speakers Bureau - Spravato, Otsuka - PsychU.org Speaker |
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Thea R. Moore, PharmD, BCPP Associate Professor University of South Florida Tampa, FL No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
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Jessica L. Mulhollan, PharmD, BCPP Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center Cleveland, OH No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
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Kristen Neumeister, PharmD, BCPP Clinical Pharmacist- Mental Health John Peter Smith Hospital Fort Worth, TX No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
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Megan O'Connell, PharmD, BCPP Advanced Practice Pharmacist - Psychiatry University of Maryland - Clifton T. Perkins Hospital jessup, MD No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
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Melissa C. Palmer, PharmD, BCPP, BCPS Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Mental Health Alaska VA Healthcare System Anchorage, AK No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
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Haley Pals, PharmD, BCPP Substance Use Disorder/Psychiatric Clinical Pharmacist Tomah VA Medical Center Tomah, WI No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
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Brittany L. Parmentier, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP Clinical Assistant Professor University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
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Jake R. Peters, PharmD, BCPP, BCPS Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice/Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Psychiatry Butler University College of Pharmacy/Indiana University Health Indianapolis, IN No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
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Lindsey Peters, PharmD, BCPS Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice Ohio Northern University Ada, OH No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
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Sarah J. Popish, PharmD, BCPP Academic Educator Department of Veterans Affairs Vallejo, CA No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
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Nina Vadiei, PharmD, BCPP Assistant Professor University of Arizona Colleges of Pharmacy and Medicine Tucson, AZ No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
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Heidi J. Wehring, PharmD, BCPP Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry Maryland Psychiatric Research Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine Baltimore, MD No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
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Kara R. Wong, PharmD, BCPP Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Mental Health; PGY2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency Program Director Minneapolis VA Health Care System Minneapolis, MN No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose |
All relevant relationships have been mitigated.
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