Managing Depression and Suicide Risk

The eighth installment in the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program’s Clinical Best Practices Webinar series focused on depression and suicide risk.
A growing body of research supports the association between exposure to the September 11, 2001 (9/11) attacks and increased risk of subsequent depression, particularly among individuals who directly witnessed the attacks or participated in the rescue and recovery efforts. Depressive disorders represent a substantial health burden for 9/11 responders and survivors and are associated with an increased risk of suicide mortality. This highlights the importance of screening for depression and suicidal ideation in this population.
This webinar:  
-summarized research findings on depression in 9/11-exposed populations,
provided critical elements for identifying and managing depression, and
-offered best practices for suicide prevention.
Webinars in the Best Practices for Clinical Care series are recorded and generally available within 4 weeks after the live session. You can view past webinar recordings at www.cdc.gov/wtc/clinicalcarewebinars.html
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