Michigan Pediatric Zero Suicide Engagement Forum (2026)

Occurs monthly on the 4th Thursday starting on 1/22/2026 at 12:00 PM
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Online


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), APA Credit(s) (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

The Michigan Pediatric Zero Suicide Engagement Forum is designed to equip pediatric healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills to implement the Zero Suicide framework effectively within their practice. The Zero Suicide framework is a comprehensive, system-wide approach to suicide prevention that emphasizes the role of healthcare systems in preventing suicide deaths. It includes seven key elements: Lead, Train, Identify, Engage, Treat, Transition, and Improve. Each session will explore an element providing strategies to implement the framework and create healthcare systems more responsive to the mental health needs of youth and families.

1. Identify individuals at risk for suicide by implementing comprehensive, developmentally appropriate screening and assessment protocols within pediatric healthcare settings.
2. Demonstrate steps to implement the Zero Suicide framework in their clinical setting including suicide risk assessment, intervention techniques, and postvention strategies for children and adolescents.

1. Identify individuals at risk for suicide by implementing comprehensive, developmentally appropriate screening and assessment protocols within pediatric healthcare settings.
2. Demonstrate steps to implement the Zero Suicide framework in their clinical setting including suicide risk assessment, intervention techniques, and postvention strategies for children and adolescents.

The University of Michigan Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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Questions? Please contact Jacob Sierocki or Syma Khan.

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6/23/2026 12:00:00 PM	Tools for Youth Suicide Prevention: Understanding Michigan's Firearm Safety Laws 6/23/2026 12:00:00 PM 6/25/2026 1:00:00 PM 15 Online False MM/DD/YYYY	Tools for Youth Suicide Prevention: Understanding Michigan's Firearm Safety Laws The Michigan Pediatric Zero Suicide Engagement Forum is designed to equip pediatric healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills to implement the Zero Suicide framework effectively within their practice. The Zero Suicide framework is a comprehensive, system-wide approach to suicide prevention that emphasizes the role of healthcare systems in preventing suicide deaths. It includes seven key elements: Lead, Train, Identify, Engage, Treat, Transition, and Improve. Each session will explore an element providing strategies to implement the framework and create healthcare systems more responsive to the mental health needs of youth and families. Objective(s): 1 Describe key components of Michigan’s firearm safety laws including Extreme Risk Protection Orders, Child Access Prevention law, and universal background checks 1 Identify the individuals who are eligible to petition for an Extreme Risk Protection Order in Michigan, including the role of healthcare providers 1 Describe key components of Michigan’s firearm safety laws including Extreme Risk Protection Orders, Child Access Prevention law, and universal background checks 2 Identify the individuals who are eligible to petition for an Extreme Risk Protection Order in Michigan, including the role of healthcare providers 3 Explain how pediatric healthcare providers can help reduce youth suicide risk through screening and lethal means counseling with youth and caregivers. 3 Explain how pediatric healthcare providers can help reduce youth suicide risk through screening and lethal means counseling with youth and caregivers. Location: Online Specialties: Adolescent Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry Faculty Disclosures: Laura AINA Seewald, MD (Nothing to disclose - 10/15/2025) Download Handout Location: Online Specialties: Adolescent Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry