B8 - Suicide Risk Screening: A Difficult Conversation With Lifesaving Potential

Monday, April 27, 2026

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM MDT

Location: Bluebird 3E

This presentation will dispel common myths about suicide risk screening, while highlighting evidence based screening strategies. Attendees will develop tools to create locally tailored, culturally responsive techniques that can be applied to a multitude of settings. Expect to walk away with increased comfort in engaging in conversations about suicide and three interventions that can help individuals at risk.

Learning Objectives:

Clarify common myths about suicide risk screening
Formulate strategies to make suicide prevention programs more culturally relevant
Identify three effective interventions that can be provided to individuals at risk of suicide

Disclosure(s):

Keri Maxwell, MA Education: No financial relationships to disclose

Pamela End of Horn, LICSW, DSW: No financial relationships to disclose

Lisa Horowitz, PHD: No financial relationships to disclose

Breakout Presenter(s)

Keri Maxwell, MA Education

Curriculum and Training Specialist
Koniag Government Services
Chico, California

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Slides
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Pamela End of Horn, LICSW, DSW

Public Health Advisor
Indian Health Service
Rockville, Maryland

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Lisa Horowitz, PHD

Senior Associate Scientist
NIMH
Bethesda, Maryland

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose