By the end of this course, you will be able to
Define what is suicide and identify the scope of the problem. After that, you will determine the individual, relationship, community, and societal risk factors.
Explore the warning signs and identify the individual, relationship, community, and societal protective factors. Then, you will learn about the four types of suicide.
Identify the common psychiatric disorders with suicidal thoughts as well as explaining how to offer support, what to do/ to say, and what not to do/ not to say.
Course details
- 0 h 47 m/16 lessons
- Last updated: 12/6/2023
- Course completion certificate
Course Content
Course Introduction
Understanding Suicide
Course Introduction
Understanding Suicide
Individual Risk Factors
Relationship Risk Factors
Community Risk Factors
Societal Risk Factors
Warning Signs 1
Warning Signs 2
Individual Protective Factors
Relationship, Community, and Societal Protective Factors
The Four Types of Suicide
Common Psychiatric Disorders With Suicidal Thoughts
How to Offer Support
What to Do If You Think Someone Is Struggling
What Not to Do
Course Wrap Up
About this course
The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that more than 700,000 people die due to suicide each year and almost 77% of all global suicides occur in low and middle-income countries. Therefore, this training course is prepared to raise awareness and help you learn what is meant by suicide, the common risk factors, and the types of suicide as knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help, can save many lives.
Course requirements and prerequisites
There are no requirements for this course. Your interest in the topic and your commitment to learning are all you need to achieve the utmost benefit from this course.
Mentor
Dr. Ahmed Sewilam
Psychiatrist
1,319 Learners
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