Breaking Up, Breaking Down: Understanding and Addressing Men's Suicide Risk in the Context of Intimate Relationship Breakdown

In this course, Michael Wilson (Research Fellow in young men’s mental health with Orygen Centre for Youth Mental Health at University of Melbourne, Australia) introduces a nuanced and evidence-based exploration of men’s suicide risk in the context of relationship breakdown. Drawing from the largest global meta-analysis of men’s suicidality and separation, Wilson examines how masculinity, emotion regulation, shame, loneliness, and social disconnection intersect to influence risk. <br><br>With a focus on real-world application, the course offers clinicians practical insights into early intervention, protective factors, and strengths-based support during high-risk periods—particularly in the 12 months following separation. The course equips mental health professionals with tools to better understand gendered distress and support recovery in men navigating relational loss.