Eleven Models, One Path: STEPS from Ideation to Action
In this course, Dr. Manaan Kar Ray explains the STEPS framework for suicide prevention, a structured model that helps clinicians assess and intervene effectively in suicidal crises. By breaking down suicidality into key phases, this framework provides a clear and clinically practical approach to understanding suicide risk.
About this course
In this course, psychiatrist and suicide prevention expert Dr. Manaan Kar Ray (MBBS, FRANZCP, Director, Division of Adult Mental Health at Princess Alexandra Hospital) introduces the STEPS framework, a comprehensive model for assessing and managing suicide risk. The course covers the progression of suicidal distress, the role of dispositional and dynamic risk factors, and how clinicians can intervene at critical transition points. Participants will explore cutting-edge research, including the PROTECT framework, relational safety, and values-based interventions, to enhance their clinical effectiveness. This course offers practical strategies and evidence-based insights to help professionals navigate complex cases with confidence and compassion.
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