October 14 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder experience elevated rates of depression and suicidal ideation, yet suicide risk can be difficult to assess when intrusive suicidal obsessions are also present. This presentation will examine the relationship between OCD, depression, and suicidality.
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Describe the relationships among OCD symptom severity, comorbid depression, suicidal ideation, and suicide risk
- Differentiate suicidal obsessions associated with OCD from suicidal ideation involving desire, intent, or planning
- Identify at least four clinical factors that may increase suicide risk among individuals with OCD
- Apply principles of suicide risk assessment while avoiding unnecessary reinforcement of OCD-related reassurance-seeking and compulsive behavior
- Integrate suicide risk management with evidence-based OCD treatment, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy in clinical treatment
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers during these presentations are solely those of the speakers and do not reflect the views or positions of the organization or any affiliated entities. The organization is not responsible for any statements, advice, or opinions shared by the speakers during these sessions.
Presented By
Meredith is the National Director of Newport Healthcare’s OCD and Anxiety Program. She has more than 10 years of experience in the behavioral healthcare field, treating a wide array of mental health, behavioral, and relational needs, and specializes in working with adolescents and young adults. Meredith is trained in Exposure and Response Prevention therapy, Attachment-Based Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
