COMPETENCIES ADDRESSED:
- Focusing on issues of dying and grieving specific to cases of suicide.
- Describing the practices related to death and dying within various cultures, with particular emphasis upon the United States.
- Identifying sources of information for use by one’s self, professionals, and the public who are addressing issues of death and dying of others.
- Exploring areas of thanatology that require further research.
TO DO:
1. Read the following articles prior to responding to Discussion 2:
– Facts About Suicide | Suicide | CDC
– https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/suicide
– https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/341816/9789240027732-eng.pdf
2. Answer the following questions:
a. Who are the people attempting suicide here and worldwide?
b. How can suicide be prevented on an individual level, community, medical, and government?
3. Pose your own question.
