Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Discuss the general epidemiology of the incidence and prevalence of suicide
• List intrinsic characteristics of patients most likely to exhibit suicidality
• Describe which populations are at the highest risk for suicidal behavior
• Recognize gender differences in suicidality
• Distinguish between the risk factors for youth and the elderly
• Evaluate the intergenerational and family history of suicide
• Discuss the theories concerning the underlying psychodynamics of suicidality