The Arkansas Suicide Prevention Update, hosted by the Psychiatric Research Institute, will feature a number of experts on this sensitive subject as well as a special presentation by Dr. Christine Yu Moutier, M.D., the chief medical officer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
The landmark event, scheduled for Thursday, April 10, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Central Arkansas Library System’s Ron Robinson Theater, will include lectures from maternal mental health specialists and authorities in suicide prevention for veterans and adolescents. A panel discussion will also be held, with local providers discussing their work in this field. There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is necessary.
A pioneer in the field of suicide prevention, Moutier joined the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) in 2013 as chief medical officer. Her connection to the organization began as a volunteer in 2006 when she co-founded AFSP’s San Diego chapter and also helped lead a successful suicide prevention program for health science faculty, residents, and students at the University of California at San Diego utilizing the foundation’s groundbreaking Interactive Screening Program (ISP). An acclaimed author, Moutier has testified before Congress, presented at the White House and National Academy of Sciences and provided Congressional briefings on suicide prevention.
She has received the National Alliance on Mental Illness’ (NAMI) Scientific Research Award and the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology’s Media Award and Boston’s Schwarz Center presented her with its National Compassionate Caregiver Award.
The half-day conference, open to medical professionals, educators, church leaders and members of the general public, will offer invaluable knowledge and resources designed to support individuals at risk for suicide. To sign up for the event, complete the form below.