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Suicide Prevention
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 7 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة Wesleyan University
  • Offered by

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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.

الوحدات

Welcome and Caveats

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  • Suicide Prevention

Terminology

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Terminology
  • Words to Ditch

Epidemiology

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Epidemiology

An Understanding of the Data

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Suicide in the USA
  • Rates, Rank, and Raw Data

Suicidal Thoughts and Attempts

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Suicidal Thoughts and Attempts

Module Activities

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 1

1 Readings

  • Readings

History and Theory

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • History
  • Why Do We Need a Theory?
  • Two Theories of Suicide

Suicide Research – Challenges, Methods, and Ethical Considerations

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  • Challenges in Suicide Research

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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 2

1 Readings

  • Readings and Video

Public Awareness

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Myths and Facts
  • Public Health Interventions

Public Service Announcements

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Introduction to PSAs
  • PSA Reflections

1 Readings

  • PSA videos (YouTube)

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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 3

1 Readings

  • Reading and Activity

Interventions

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • Interventions Overview
  • Brief Interventions
  • Moderate-Length Interventions
  • Long-term Interventions

Conclusions

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  • Concluding Thoughts

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  • Quiz 4

1 Readings

  • Reading and Video Clips

Auto Summary

Explore the science of suicide research, prevention, and intervention with this foundational course in Personal Development. Led by Coursera, the course covers terminology, theories, research approaches, and prevention strategies. Spanning 420 minutes, it includes quizzes for each module, with a cumulative quiz at the end. Available through Starter and Professional subscriptions, it’s ideal for those seeking to understand suicide prevention at a fundamental level.

Alexis May
Instructor

Alexis May