MH/SP: Risk and Protective Factors

Learning Objectives:
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
·      Identify individual, relationship, community and societal risk factors for suicide
·      Identify individual, relationship, community and societal protective factors for suicide
·      Identify the warning signs of suicide
·      Describe the action steps for helping someone in emotional pain
 
Course Significance:
Family, friends, neighbors, or the clients that we serve may commit or attempt suicide. Knowing the risk factors and warning signs can help us as we put in place protective factors or try to help someone in emotional pain.