Learning Objectives:
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Define suicide, suicide attempt and suicide ideation
- Describe the reasons why many seniors attempt suicide
- Describe the impact of suicide and suicide attempts on other people
- Describe ways to support people at risk of suicide
Course Significance:
Why should you care about suicide among the elderly? Because the highest suicide rates are among the oldest Americans. And every suicide affects a large circle of people. Knowing the causes and risk factors of suicide can help you to identify clients who are at risk and possibly help prevent suicide attempts.
Course Content
Mental Health / Suicide Prevention: Suicide Among the Elderly Introduction
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Mental Health / Suicide Prevention: Suicide Among the Elderly
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Mental Health / Suicide Prevention: Suicide Among the Elderly Conclusion
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