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Understanding Suicide and Suicide Prevention Strategies in a Global Context 

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Understanding Suicide and Suicide Prevention Strategies in a Global Context
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Overview

Duration

3 weeks

Total fee

2,205

Mode of learning

Online

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Understanding Suicide and Suicide Prevention Strategies in a Global Context
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Highlights

  • Duration 3 weeks
  • Weekly study 4 hours
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Understanding Suicide and Suicide Prevention Strategies in a Global Context
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More about this course
  • Suicide is preventable, yet it is estimated that a person dies by suicide every 40 seconds somewhere in the world. This equates to over 800,000 people dying by suicide worldwide each year.
  • On this course, you will gain a broader understanding of suicide as a worldwide issue. You will analyse global suicide rates and patterns and explore common risk factors. You will explore the social and cultural factors that can influence suicidal behaviour. You will also look at suicide prevention strategies and learn how these can be enforced in communities.

Understanding Suicide and Suicide Prevention Strategies in a Global Context
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Curriculum

Suicide In The Global Context And An Introduction To Risk And Stigma

Course Introduction

Suicide Overview

Global Variations

Cultural Considerations

Stigma

Week 1 Review

Exploring Suicide Risk And Impact And The Role Of Stigma, Legislation And The Media

Risk Factors

Impact of Suicide

Global Legality of Suicide

Stigma

Safe Media Reporting

Week 2 Review

Suicide Prevention Both At A Local And Global Level

Disease Prevention

Suicide Prevention

Stigma

Week 3 Review

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