HDFS411

043009

This course will examine suicide and its implications for individuals and families across the lifespan. Students will learn about historical and cultural perspectives on suicide. Special focus will be given to learning about prevention and intervention efforts, as well as supporting families whose members are experiencing suicidal thoughts or who have lost members to suicide. The course will familiarize students with evidence-based strategies for suicide risk assessment, intervention efforts, and community prevention. Students will practice risk-assessment conversations, create safety plans, and develop suggestions to improve community- or school-based suicide prevention/postvention programs.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Undergraduate

019279

HDFS511