Means Restriction for Mental Health Professionals

Presenter: Dr. Matthew Wintersteen, Thomas Jefferson University

Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior

Director of Training and Higher Education Efforts

Restricting access to lethal means during times of suicidal crises has been repeated shown to reduce the likelihood of suicide attempts and death. The purpose of this training is to examine means restriction from both a public health and clinical perspective. Strategies to effectively reduce access will be discussed. Finally, skills to approach the topic of lethal means restriction with patients and their families will be covered, with the goal to assist those most at risk for suicide to reduce the likelihood of suicide attempts and death. (1 hour)

**Please note that we are unable to provide CEs at this time, however you will receive a certificate upon completion of this training**