CONTENTS

About This Course

Table of Contents

1. The Nature and Scope of Suicide
2. Recognizing the Progressive Development of Suicide
3. Substance Abuse as a Major Contributor to Suicide
4. Suicide Across the Life Span
5. Special Populations and Suicide Risk
6. Prevention and Early Intervention for Suicide and Substance Abuse Problems

Supplements
References
Resources

Holding the Lifeline
A Guide to Suicide Prevention

Objectives

• Identify the suicide risks and behaviors particular to youth, adults, and older adulthood.
• Understand the multi-generational transmission of some suicide risk factors across the generations.
• List common barriers or stigmas preventing individuals from seeking help for suicidal behaviors and/or substance abuse.