By the end of this activity, the learner will:

1. Recall terms that describe suicidal thinking and behavior.
2. Define both suicide risk factors and protective factors.
3. Differentiate suicide risk screening and assessments.
4. Describe the current prevalence of suicide rates compared with other major causes of death.
5. Identify the major risk factors for suicide.
6. Differentiate between high-risk and low-risk characteristics.
7. Define parasuicidality.
8. Distinguish lethal means from self-injurious behaviors.
9. Outline how to complete a comprehensive suicide assessment.
10. Identify psychiatric signs and symptoms that increase a person's suicide risk.
11. Describe the appropriate treatment and management of suicidal behaviors.
12. Summarize how to determine the treatment setting following a suicide attempt or aborted suicide attempt.
13. Recognize when and how to document suicidal thoughts, plans, and behaviors to mitigate risk and prevent malpractice lawsuits.
14. Illustrate the increased need for suicide prevention in the veteran population.
15. Relate non-pharmacological interventions' role in the management of depression.
16. Categorize the safety and efficacy of different antidepressant medications.