Case Studies in Suicide

Each year, 727,00 people die by suicide globally. Suicide is one of the top ten leading causes of death across all age groups and the third leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds (World Health Organization, 2025). In the course, Supporting Clients at Risk of Suicide, we aim to identify warning signs that someone may be suicidal, assess the person's risk of suicide, and identify the most effective methods of response to client suicide risk. If the suicide goes ahead, there are suicide-bereaved people, who need support. Techniques for helping them are found in the course, Supporting the Suicide-Bereaved. Both of these companion courses should be completed before this one. <br><br>This course, Case Studies in Suicide, aims to deepen your understanding of suicide and suicide bereavement by illustrating what survivors have been left to deal with in three case studies. Upon successful completion of this course, you will gain a deeper understanding of suicide and suicide bereavement by observing what confronts survivors facing suicidal intentions, suicide, or its aftermath.