Disparities in Suicidal Behavior and Outcomes Among Youth
8:30 - 10:30am CST
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $10 full members; $25 partial members and nonmember
Trainer(s): Sara Kohlbeck, PhD, MPH
Continuing Education Hours: 2.0
Course Description
This session will provide attendees with research findings and data outlining racial, ethnic, and sexual orientation-related disparities in youth suicide in Wisconsin. We will also discuss implications of these disparities, including stigma and hesitation to seek mental health help. We will also discuss considerations for human services professionals in supporting youth to improve mental health and well-being.
Learning Objectives:
• Participants will be able to summarize data on health disparities in youth suicide in Wisconsin.
• Participants will be able to identify factors that contribute to health disparities in youth suicide.
• Participants will be able to explore ways to support minoritized youth to improve mental health and wellness.
About Your Trainer
Sara Kohlbeck, PhD, MPH
Sara is the Director of the Division of Suicide Research and Healing in the Comprehensive Injury Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine. Sara received her PhD in Public and Community Health from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2022, her Master of Public Health from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2015, and her Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 2000. Sara’s research interests focus on understanding suicide from a public health perspective. Specifically, she is conducting research that focuses on better understanding suicide among disproportionately affected populations, including farmers, veterans, and youth of color, to facilitate the development of appropriate prevention strategies. She is also engaged in community-based research with communities across Wisconsin who are implementing suicide prevention activities.