Optometry's Role in Suicide Prevention with Dr. Emily Aslakson & Mr. Philip Himebaugh

In this important episode, Dr. Emily Aslakson and Mr. Philip Himebaugh discuss how optometrists and vision therapists can play a crucial role in suicide prevention. Learn how to recognize suicide risk factors, initiate life-saving conversations, and connect patients to the help they need.What You'll Learn:How optometrists can identify suicide risk in patientsReal-life examples of suicide risk in vision careTools for asking difficult but vital questionsThe importance of triage and timely referralResources for suicide prevention trainingResources Mentioned:National Suicide prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK(8255QPR Training: Question-Persuade-Refer Training. Three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide:  https://qprinstitute.com/Psychology today to search for local mental health providers. https://www.psychologytoday.com/usISPATHWARM acronym: ideation, substance abuse, purposelessness, anxiety, trapped, hopelessness, withdrawal, anger, recklessness, mood changes.Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741If you liked this episode, click here to send me a message. I also appreciate guest and topic suggestions.I'd love to hear from you! Click the "If you liked this episode, CLICK HERE" link above to send me a message. Your comments, questions, guest suggestions, and topic ideas come directly to me as Fan Mail, and I read every message.