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Suicide and Suicidality in Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders: A Systematic Review

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About the Course

This systematic review examines the frequency of suicide outcomes and risk factors in individuals with somatic symptom and related disorders. By analyzing 33 articles, the review identifies a strong association between these disorders and an increased risk of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts. Notably, this risk appears to be independent of co-occurring mental disorders. The review highlights the importance of incorporating suicide risk assessment and management into practice guidelines for these complex disorders. It also emphasizes the need for further research to better understand the unique risk factors associated with somatic symptom and related disorders. Overall, this article sheds light on the significant implications for suicide prevention and management within this specific population

This course is based on the reading-based online article, Suicide and Suicidality in Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders: A Systematic Review created by Michael E. Torres, Bernd Lowe, Md, Dipl.-Psych et al. in 2020.

Publication Date

J Psychosom Res. 2021 January ; 140: 110290. doi:10.1016/j.jpsychores.2020.11029 Nov 2020

Course Material Authors

Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Michael E. Torres

Michael E. Torres is associated with Florida International University in Boca Raton, FL.

Bernd Lowe, Md, Dipl.-Psych

Dr. Lowe is the Director, Institute for Psychotherapy (IfP), University Medical Center Hamburg Eppendorf, Germany and a full professor in the Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany. He has published over 500 articles in peer reviewed journals.

Course Creator

Allison Brown, LCSW 149014591

Allison Brown holds a BS degree in Criminal Justice with a Psychology focus and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who currently works at a Long-Term Insurance company bringing clinical experience to claim processes. Additionally, she developed and continues to lead the Continuing Education Program for Social Workers and Nurses and often leads complex process improvement projects Prior to this, her primary focus was in mental health and worked in both the outpatient and inpatient settings providing support to adults with mental illness.

Recommended For

Counselors, marriage and family therapists,nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Course Objectives:

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. Understand the frequency and prevalence of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in individuals with somatic symptom and related disorders.
  2. Identify the risk factors associated with suicide outcomes in individuals with somatic symptom and related disorders, including measures of anger, alexithymia, alcohol use, past hospitalizations, dissociation, and emotional abuse.
  3. Recognize the importance of incorporating suicide risk assessment and management into practice guidelines for individuals with somatic symptom and related disorders, independent of co-occurring mental disorders.

Availability

This course is available starting Jun 27th, 2024 and expires Dec 30th, 2028

Disclosure to Learners

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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