Suicide Prevention

Abstract

This subject investigates the underlying factors associated with suicide, suicide attempts and the skills required to effectively respond. It also focuses on community responses through suicide prevention. Of particular focus will be the issue of suicide prevention as it relates to at risk communities and groups and to ensure that suicide prevention is integral to community business. Important policies and legal and ethical responsibilities will be examined to ensure students can play an active role in their own communities to assist with the prevention of suicide.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: Module 1: Definitions, theories and misconceptions;Module 2: The differences between suicide and self-harm;Module 3: The indicators leading to suicide;Module 4: Key elements in suicide prevention;Module 5: Development of individual suicide prevention approaches;Module 6: Development of community suicide prevention approaches;Module 7: The population health … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject will cover the following topics:

Module 1: Definitions, theories and misconceptions;
Module 2: The differences between suicide and self-harm;
Module 3: The indicators leading to suicide;
Module 4: Key elements in suicide prevention;
Module 5: Development of individual suicide prevention approaches;
Module 6: Development of community suicide prevention approaches;
Module 7: The population health approach to suicide prevention;
Module 8: Mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention in 'at risk' communities and groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;
Module 9: Evidence based examples - successful programs in suicide prevention; and
Module 10: Legal and ethical issues.

Assessment items

1. Mini Quiz

2. Paper - Theories, Facts and Myths about Suicide

3. Critical Review - Suicide

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

examine and discuss the definitions, theories and misconceptions of suicide and self-harm;

examine the significance of cultural issues as they relate to suicide and self-harm;

analyse through social media and lived experiences, the myths and misconceptions around attempted suicide and suicide;

examine the indicators and risk factors leading to suicide;

critically discuss models of suicide prevention and risk management including the role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and support services;

analyse early intervention strategies as they relate to suicide prevention including how these strategies are promoted; and

critically discuss legal and ethical issues as they relate to suicide prevention and intervention.

Enrolment restrictions

Bachelor of Human Services

Bachelor of Social Work

Incompatible