Suicide Prevention
Offered By: Wesleyan University via Coursera
Course Description
Overview
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.
Each module will include a quiz. The last module’s quiz will be cumulative.
Syllabus
- Terminology and Epidemiology
- History, Theories, and Modern Research
- Public Awareness of Suicide
- Interventions for Suicide
Taught by
Alexis May
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