SUICIDE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND POSTVENTION

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This course will examine the complexity of suicide from multi-dimension perspectives including the historical, neurobiological, psychological, sociological, cultural, public health, and personal/subjective. Students will gain an understanding of the prominent theories that explain suicide, as well as risk and protective factors for suicide. This course will familiarize students with evidence-based practices and ethical considerations with suicidal clients.