The “Hands On: Tips to Improve Diabetes Care” series is presented by ADA’s Behavioral Medicine & Psychology, Diabetes in Primary Care, and Diabetes Technology Interest Groups through the generous support of the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust.

Moderator:

Jennalee Wooldridge, PhD

Assistant Professor

University of California San Diego, VA San Diego Healthcare System

Presenters:

Katharine Barnard

Professor of Health Psychology

Chartered Health Psychologist,

Barnard Health (Hampshire, United Kingdom)

Ashley C Moss, PhD

Acting Assistant Professor, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

University of Washington (Seattle, WA)

Learning Objectives:

• Identify risk factors and prevalence for suicidal ideation in people with diabetes
• Determine appropriate screening tools and assessment for suicidal ideation
• Describe appropriate interventions for people who endorse suicidal ideation
• Discuss effective strategies for prevention of suicidality