CDP Presents: Face the Fight Against Veteran Suicide via Zoom

18 September 2024, Noon to 1:30 p.m. Eastern

Description: Face the Fight (FTF), founded by USAA, focuses on enhancing and expanding suicide prevention initiatives within the veteran community. Face the Fight’s unique approach is a non-siloed, science backed, and comprehensive strategy targeted to reduce veteran suicide. It incorporates three main components: philanthropic grantmaking, forming a coalition of supportive organizations, and initiating a public health campaign. Leveraging the CDC's suicide prevention framework, Face the Fight targets three priority areas: (1) Creating Protective Environments, (2) Strengthening Access to and Delivery of Suicide Care, and (3) Identifying and Supporting Individuals at Risk.

Notably, Face the Fight’s grantmaking includes access to a technical assistance team that aids in the expansion and execution of evidence-informed suicide prevention programs. This webinar will offer an introduction to the CDC's suicide prevention model, highlight FTF’s distinct approach to combating veteran suicide, and review specific projects funded by Face the Fight. Additionally, it will provide resources, training, and information on other programs available to veterans and those who support them.

Please note: While registration is slated to end once the webinar begins on 18 September 2024, space in this event is limited and registration will close once capacity has been reached, even if this is before the final registration date. 

Target Audience: For behavioral health/healthcare providers who treat military personnel, veterans, and their families.

To access the course, on the day of the event, log into your account here: https://deploymentpsych.ce21.com/Account/MyAccount and click on the green "Launch Webinar" button.

System Requirements:
This course will be presented via Zoom teleconferencing software. Zoom is browser-based, however an add-in may need to be installed before attending. Participants can test their computer's capabilities by clicking here (or visiting https://zoom.us/test​). We recommend those using Internet connections on government or military locations test their ability to load Zoom in advance of the event to ensure there are no technical difficulties. Microphones and webcams are not necessary, but you will need a computer with working speakers or headphones. If you encounter connection difficulties when using your computer, the Zoom app is also available for iOS and Android devices.

Learning Objectives:
Attendees will be able to:

• Explain the CDC suicide prevention model.
• Evaluate evidence-informed interventions for suicide prevention in veterans.

Continuing Education Details:
The Center for Deployment Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Center for Deployment Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Center for Deployment Psychology offers attendees 1.5 credit hours for participation in this training.

Participant attendance data will be collected electronically during webinars. There is a 30-day time limit post-training to complete all CE requirements. If you do not wish to complete the evaluation, please contact the training event's POC after the training event. Partial credits cannot be issued. 

Inquiries regarding CE credits may be directed via email to Jeremy Karp at jeremy.karp.ctr@usuhs.edu. CEs provided by American Psychological Association sponsors are acceptable for most licensed professionals when renewing their license and it is our experience that these CE credits have been recognized by most professional state license boards. However, please check with your board regarding the acceptability of these CE credits for this activity.

For additional details, please click here or on the "CE DETAILS" button at the top of the page.

For technical issues, please contact Mr. Jeremy Karp (jeremy.karp.ctr@usuhs.edu) or Mr. Chris Adams (christopher.adams.ctr@usuhs.edu).