Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LM Psychology of Suicide
School	Educational Enterprise
Department	Wiley
Module Code	03 39513
Module Lead	TBC
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Guided independent study-100 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	This module will adopt a cross-disciplinary approach to the study of assessment and management of suicide, and self-harm as a suicide predictive phenomenon. The aim of the module is to improve students' knowledge and understanding of the biopsychosocial factors underlying suicidal behaviours and self-harm as a suicide predictive phenomenon by drawing upon the latest research innovations in the field. The module also aims to improve students' knowledge of clinical research approaches to identifying, assessing, and managing suicidal presentations. It also aims to enhance student understanding of organisational practices to promote, maintain, and enhance patient safety.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Recognise the key risk and protective factors for self-harm and suicide and critically appraise the key theoretical frameworks for suicide and suicidal behaviour Critically consider and demonstrate knowledge of effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills in assessing and managing individuals who might be at-risk of suicide Critically consider and demonstrate effective skills in suicide risk mitigation (e.g., co-produce safety plan, refer to specialist services, offer follow-up)
Assessment	39513-01 : Coursework : Coursework (60%) 39513-02 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) (40%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 60% In course assignment: coursework (e.g. written work relevant to psychosocial case assessment etc.) min. 1000 - max. 2000 words or equivalent) 40% In course assignment: self-activated timed (45-60 minutes) examination- (e.g. SAQ or MCQ) Reassessment: Resitting of any examination-based assessments using an alternative question assessment. Resubmission of coursework using an alternative coursework assessment question.
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