Free online course 

Understanding Suicide and Suicide Prevention Strategies in a Global Context Online distance learning

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Develop an understanding of suicide in a global context. Learn about suicide risk factors and ways to help prevent it.

  • Length: 3 weeks; 4 hours per week
  • Start date: anytime
  • Introductory; leads to further study opportunities

Why this course

Intended learning outcomes

  • Explain some of the risk factors for suicide in the global context
  • Reflect on the impact of suicide at a personal and societal level
  • Produce examples of different strategies used to try and reduce the risk of suicide
  • Explore the role of stigma in the context of suicide

How to register

The course is hosted on an external learning platform, Futurelearn.

 

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Registration for this course is free, with free time-limited access to content: charges may apply for additional features and extended study.