Bullying, Depression and Suicide Among Adolescents 

Bullying among adolescents is an important public health issue since it has long-term adverse consequences. This enlightening presentation will explain the complex relationship between bullying, depression and suicide among adolescents. Therapeutic interventions that target depression risk, suicide and bullying will also be covered.

Workshop Objectives
At the end of this activity, the learner will be able to:
• Understand the definition, types and epidemiology of bullying behavior and suicidality among adolescents.
• Become familiar with the research examining the association between bullying and suicide among adolescents, including cross-sectional andlongitudinal research findings.
• Learn therapeutic interventions, which target risk for depression, suicide and bullying among adolescents.

Presenter: Anat Brunstein-Klomek, Ph.D., is Clinical Psychologist, Senior Lecturer at the School of Psychology at the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC), Herzlyia, Israel, and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Columbia University. Dr. Brunstein-Klomek’s areas of expertise include depression, suicidality and bullying behaviors among adolescents. She is the author of articles and book chapters on bullying, depression and suicidal behavior among adolescents. Since 2007 she served as the assistant editor of Archives of Suicide Research and is a reviewer for several journals. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, American Association of Suicidology and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Workshop Information
8:30 a.m. • Registration and Breakfast
8:50 a.m. - 12:00 noon • Morning Workshop

Workshop Continuing Education Credits
Three (3) continuing education credits will be offered for PA Social Workers & Licensed Professional Counselors, Psychologists, NBCC Counselors, and under Act 48.*
NBCC: Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program.
Psychologists: Foundations Community Partnership is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education to psychologists. FCP maintains responsibility for this program and content.
PA Social Workers: PA State Board accepts APA and NBCC approval for SW, MFT, and LPC.
Educators: Application has been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for three Act 48 Continuing Education Credits.
Please call Caroline O’Connell Sinton at Foundations Community Partnership, 267-247-5584 for more information about contact hours.
* FCP welcomes nurses to take advantage of our professional education opportunities, but we are no longer able to offer CE credits through the PA State Nursing Association. Please visit www.psna.org for a list of approved CE providers.

Cancellation & Refund Policy
Foundations Community Partnership reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to any unforeseen
circumstances. In the event of a cancellation or postponement, FCP will refund any registration fees, but is not responsible for any related costs, charges or expenses to participants.
• More than two weeks prior to the function - your choice of a full refund via check, credit for future workshop, or a future event registration.
• Less than two weeks, but more than three days prior to the function - full refund via credit towards future event registration.
• Three days or less prior to event - no refunds available. Sorry, there are no exceptions.
Yes! You can substitute another person if you cannot attend. Please let us know 24 hours in advance.

For more information on contact hours, cancellation policy or requests for special needs for participants,
please call Caroline O’Connell Sinton at 267-247-5584.