Suicide in Late Life:  The Impact of COVID-19

What: Webinar (ZOOM)
When: Tuesday 26TH May 2020
Time: 16:00 – 17:00 (AEST)
Speaker: Dr. A Anne Wand

Will the COVID-19 pandemic result in an increase in deaths by suicide? Are older people especially vulnerable to suicidal behaviours during and after this time? The pandemic will affect known risk factors for suicidal behaviours in older adults. This talk will discuss the implications of COVID-19 for suicide in older adults and suggest approaches for suicide prevention in older people.

PGNA Membership and Associate Membership Fees:
• Full Voting Membership – The annual fee is $50. This is the only membership available to any person who is a registered or enrolled nurse primarily engaged in, or with an interest in, psychogeriatric nursing. (PGNA Constitution & Rules 2.1)
• Associate Non-Voting Membership – The annual fee is $30. This is available to any allied health, health care worker or professional person who has an interest in Psychiatry Of Old Age specialty. (PGNA Constitution & Rules 2.2). This is membership is not available to nurses.