Suicide Awareness 101

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death for young people. It’s also completely preventable. The mental health experts at CHOC can teach you what to look out for and how to take action to keep your loved ones safe. Learn these tips and start making a difference today.

Presenter: Dr. Kevin Rowen, PsyD

Presenter Bio: Dr. Kevin Rowen, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist at CHOC
Children’s Hospital who specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT. He led the development of CHOC’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for middle school students, serving youth in grades 6-8 with concerns related to suicide or self-harm. He also supports the high school IOP program and provides student, teacher, and parent education through CHOC’s partnerships with local schools.

Date and Time: September 18th 6:00pm | 30 minutes

Audience: Parents/General Community

Language: English

Duration: 30-minute presentation

Objectives:

• Describe current trends in youth suicide.
• Recognize warning signs families can look out for.
• Name steps families can take today to prevent suicide.