Suicide and Suicide Prevention in the Humanitarian Context

In this course, Dr. Erminia Colucci (Ph.D., Professor of Visual Psychology and Cultural and Global Mental Health, Department of Psychology, Middlesex University, London, UK; Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia) introduces the pressing issue of suicide among forcibly displaced populations. She discusses the intersection of migration, trauma, and mental health, exploring under-researched suicide risk factors and evidence-based prevention strategies. <br><br>Through real-world case studies and humanitarian interventions, participants will learn how to implement community-based programs, such as culturally adapted gatekeeper training, to address suicide in crisis settings. This course provides essential insights for clinicians, humanitarian workers, and mental health professionals seeking to improve suicide prevention efforts in vulnerable communities.