A broad introduction to the complex issue of suicide and approaches to suicide prevention for a range of students and professional groups.
| Paper title | Introduction to Suicidology and Suicide Prevention |
|---|---|
| Paper code | PSME449 |
| Subject | Psychological Medicine |
| EFTS | 0.2500 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Second Semester |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $2,801.50 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $9,869.50 |
- Restriction
- PSME 429
- Limited to
- Limited to: PGCertHealSc, PGDipHealSc, MHealSc
- Notes
- This paper includes two on-campus residential periods.
- Teaching staff
Convenors: Sarah McKenzie and Sunny Collings
- Textbooks
A variety of general texts and journals relevant to the paper will be available via the library.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking,
Ethics, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the phenomena of suicide and suicidal behaviours as they relate to individual, community and population levels.
- Demonstrate an understanding of theoretical, cultural, ethnic, gender and life course issues as they relate to suicide and suicidal behaviours in specific population groups.
- Describe and be familiar with research approaches relating to suicide.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of the nature of politics, discourses and contemporary issues within suicide prevention.
- Critically evaluate suicide prevention initiatives/activities as they relate to individuals, communities and population groups.
- Contact
- Eligibility
Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
