THN 706 - Suicidology

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

Introductory course exploring current theories of suicide and contemporary approaches to intervention as well as the overall failure of current approaches to prevention. Topics include nomenclature; historical, current, and emerging theoretical and treatment models; safety planning; suicide across the life span and across the globe; approaches to prevention and how it can be done better; potential iatrogenic impact of caregiver biases and personal perspectives regarding suicide.

Offered Fall