This course will explore the science of suicide research, prevention, and intervention. The field of suicide research is young and knowledge is rapidly changing. Topics will include terminology, epidemiology, historical and contemporary theories of suicide, modern approaches to suicide research, empirically supported approaches to prevention and intervention, the lived experiences of those with suicidal thoughts and attempts. Note: this course is not designed to address personal experiences with suicidal thoughts, suicide loss, or mental illness nor will it address assessing suicide risk among friends or family members. If you are thinking about suicide or are worried about someone else – please contact your local suicide prevention crisis center as soon as possible. Your life matters and help is available.
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Basic facts about suicidal thoughts and behaviors
The historical and modern understanding of suicide
An overview of different types of prevention and intervention approached for suicide
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Reviewed on Aug 27, 2023
The most informative course on suicide intervention and prevention I've taken. Strongly recommend this course to anyone.
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2023
This course was exceptionally good. From this course I got to learn a lot of new information. Basically it was wholesum amount of knowledge.
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2023
a very well done course, I enjoyed the material and it was enlightening. Thank You.
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