Warning: This episode contains references to self-harm, suicide, and suicidal ideation.

How can you tell if a person is experiencing suicidal thoughts? What are the appropriate actions to take when someone is at risk for self-harm? In this episode of Enlighten Me, Megan Rogers, Ph.D., discusses her award-winning research involving the signs of suicidal ideation, intervention methods, and available resources.

Dr. Shannon Herrin’s, Asst. Professor of Physical Therapy, teaches and researches “Interprofessional education and collaborative practice.” It’s a way of getting health care providers out of their silos and giving patients more effective, more connected care across specialties and gaining a better understanding of patient needs.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains mentions of gun violence, death, self-harm, and domestic abuse.

Since 2013, the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center has been recognized as the national standard for active shooter response training by the FBI.

In this episode of Enlighten Me, Hunter Martindale, Research Director for ALERRT, discusses how their practical research efforts help train first responders and civilians across the United States. Social Work professor Dr. Rael Morley also explores some of the latest research into what motivates people to commit acts of violence.