PSYCH 131 - Suicide Intervention

1 Credits

Provides information and practical skills on suicide intervention. Topics include attitudes toward suicide, risk estimation, step-by-step intervention process, resources and networking. Note: This class meets the Washington State mandate of legislation (HB 2366) passed in 2012 for suicide assessment, management and treatment.

Course Note Formerly BEHAV 131 Class graded “pass/fail.” Students must attend all hours of the two-day class to receive credit.
FeesSF

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Weekend
Winter Weekend
Spring Weekend

Designed to Serve All students.
Active Date 20200330T21:16:09

Grading System Credit/Non-Credit
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Other 3
Total Contact Hours 14
Degree Distributions:
AA

Social Science Area II

Course Outline

Attitudes toward suicide
Suicide risk
Structure and process of the suicide intervention model
The Suicide Intervention Model in Role Play Scenarios
Community Resources

Student Learning Outcomes
Describe your own attitudes and the attitudes of others toward suicide and how they differ.

Demonstrate an understanding of the recent trends in suicide prevalence.

Assess suicidal risk across multiple scenarios and situations.

Delineate and apply the steps in the suicide intervention process.