100593: National Strategy for Suicide Prevention

About the Course:

Published by U.S. Department of Health and Social Services. 2001, 132 pages of text. Highlights effective clinical and professional practices for suicide prevention. Describes a comprehensive approach to preventing suicide. Identifies goals, objectives, and activities for a community-based approach.

Author

U.S. Department of Health and Social Services

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for social workers, counselors, psychologists, and other human services and behavioral health professionals who seek knowledge about suicide prevention. It is appropriate for participants with intermediate to advanced levels of knowledge about the topic.

Course Objectives:

1. Become knowledgeable about suicide and suicidal behaviors

2. Become knowledgeable about suicide as a public health problem.

3. Become familiar with the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention