THIS LECTURE IS AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY.
Speaker: Thomas Joiner, PhD, FSU Psychology Clinic, Florida State University.
Overview
In his new theory of suicidal behavior, Dr. Thomas Joiner proposes three factors that mark those most at risk of death by suicide: the feeling of being a burden on loved ones; a sense of isolation; and the learned ability to hurt oneself. In this lecture, Dr. Joiner tests his theory against diverse clinical anecdotes, history, literature, popular culture, anthropology, epidemiology, genetics, and neurobiology. He will discuss and unpack suicide rates among various groups, including: men and women; white and African-American men; anorexics; athletes; prostitutes; physicians; members of cults; sports fans; and citizens of nations in crisis.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, attendees will be able to:
- Review basic facts about the epidemiology and risk factors for death by suicide.
- Discuss a new theory of suicidal behavior.
- Illustrate approaches to suicide risk assessment.
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