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Prioritizing Mental Health and Reducing Suicide Risk for People on the Autism Spectrum
March 9, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
FreeThe 2022 CIDD “Virtual” Community Talk Series Presents:
Prioritizing Mental Health and Reducing Suicide Risk for People on the Autism Spectrum
Brenna Maddox, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, UNC Department of Psychiatry; Implementation Scientist, UNC TEACCH Autism Program
Dr. Brenna Maddox is an Assistant Professor at the UNC TEACCH Autism Program. Her research focuses on improving community services for people on the autism spectrum across the lifespan. Dr. Maddox is also a clinical psychologist with expertise in the assessment and treatment of co-occurring psychiatric conditions in autism.
Learning Objectives:
- List at least two commonly co-occurring psychiatric conditions in autistic people.
- Describe at least three possible risk factors for suicidal thoughts and behaviors in autistic individuals.
- Identify at least two crisis supports and resources for autistic individuals at risk of suicide.
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm
**FREE via ZOOM**
VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATES – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1.5 CREDIT HOURS – ARE AVAILABLE
AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION, YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZOOM LINK TO JOIN THE COMMUNITY TALK SERIES.
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