During the Symposium ‘Suicide Prevention Among Young People’, the organizers bring youth care workers and school professionals, foster parents, family-home parents, researchers, and policymakers together to learn from practical experiences, share the latest insights, and explore ways to understand and support vulnerable young people experiencing suicidal thoughts even better.

Topics that will be covered include:

  • strengthening resilience among vulnerable young people;
  • practical tools for having conversations about suicidality;
  • the effectiveness of (foster parent) training, experiential expertise, and peer support.

The programme

12:30–13:00. Arrival, coffee and tea.

13:00–13:30. Opening and introduction by the chair of the day and Prof. Dr. Diana van Bergen.

13:30–14:15. Lecture 1: Dr. Mandy Gijzen on recovery processes among young people who have experienced suicidality.

14:15–15:00. Lecture 2: Dr. Kim Setkowski on developing and delivering training for (foster or family-home) parents caring for a child with suicidal thoughts.

15:00–15:15. Coffee break.

15:15–16:30.

  • Workshop 1 on suicide prevention for (foster) parents, led by Everdina de Haan & Dr. Kim Setkowski.
  • Workshop 2 on young people’s perspectives on suicidality and suicide prevention.
  • Workshop 3 on suicide prevention for (foster) parents, led by Ellen Arink.

16:30. Closing by the chair of the day.

16:45. Drinks reception in the restaurant of De Kargadoor.

The final programme, including all speakers, lectures, and workshops, will be announced soon.

Accreditation

You can receive SKJ accreditation for this Symposium. During registration, you can indicate whether you wish to be eligible for SKJ points. After participating in this Symposium, you will receive proof of participation by email.

Registration

You must register in advance for this Symposium. You can do so via the online registration form.

Please note: The number of places is limited, so make sure to register in time.

Participation fees:
€45 for parents/family-home parents/researchers.
€75 for school and mental healthcare professionals.

Are you interested or do you have questions? Please feel free to contact us via [email protected]