Adult Mental Health Crisis Intervention Curriculum

Module 2. Mental Illness

Chapter 3. Suicide

Welcome to Module 2, Chapter 3 – “Suicide”.  In this chapter you will examine the topic of suicide by looking at suicides in Minnesota, factors that increase the likelihood of suicide, risk assessment, prevention and crisis management of highly suicidal persons. 

The content in this chapter will be presented both on screen and in a reference document.  The on screen training provides a background on suicide.  As you work through this, pay close attention to the statistical information presented.  This data will provide insight into the dynamics of suicide.  

The reference document: “Suicide Risk Assessment”, is in your documents and examines suicide assessment, prevention and crisis management.  Please make sure you review this before you attempt the challenge questions at the end of the chapter.