Based on the article Suicide Prpevention: 5 Keys... What key elements would be important to utilize as a social work practitioner to address increased suicide rates in your own community. article: Research has demonstrated that up to 84% of adults aged 25-64 years who completed suicide saw a health/mental health provider at least once in the year prior to death (Morrison & Laing, 2011), while approximately 65% of adult suicide attempters saw a healthcare professional in the month prior to the attempt (Ahmedani et al., 2015). However, suicide attempters and completers often have difficulty engaging in and adhering to recommended outpatient mental health treatment and often drop out prematurely and/or very quickly after initiating treatment (Alonzo et al., 2016; Lizardi & Stanley, 2010; Stanley & Brown, 2012). When considering the factors related to the low treatment utilization rates of individuals at risk for suicide, more often than not the focus is on the characteristics of suicidal individuals that contribute to their poor engagement. However, it is crucial to consider the role of clinicians and how they may inadvertently contribute to the low rate of treatment engagement of suicidal individuals. Clinicians are often hesitant to engage with suicidal individuals. They report fear, disc Expand Social Work Podcast Social Work Podcast: Engaging People At Risk for Suicide Listen to the Social Work Podcast interview with Dana Alonzo, Ph.D., on engaging people at r