PSY3251 - Suicide prevention and support - Monash University

Over 3,000 people die by suicide in Australia every year. Many others experience suicidal thinking or bereavement, making suicide a crucial and pressing public health issue. In this unit, you will begin to understand the complexity of why suicide happens, including: suicide facts and trends, risk and protective factors, social factors, the impact of stigma, and the lived experience. You will critique theoretical approaches to the aetiology and prevention of suicide, and learn how to safely communicate about suicide in a diverse context. Through exploring the evolving social and policy responses to suicide, you will consider a range of approaches to suicide prevention, particularly for communities and populations where people experience disproportionate suicide risk. You will also explore the importance of self-care, and develop skills in providing support to others, as well as recognising the importance of postvention and aftercare for hope and recovery. By the end of this unit you will have a comprehensive understanding of current thinking in why suicide happens and your potential to contribute to suicide prevention.

### 📊 课程难度与压力分析 PSY3251（PSY3251 - Suicide prevention and support - Monash University）是 Monash 心理学高年级常见课程。建议每周固定完成概念梳理、案例训练与错题复盘。 ### 🎯 备考重点与高分策略 高分关键是论证链完整、术语准确、结构清晰。建议先搭建答题模板，再做限时训练。 ### 📚 学习建议与资源推荐 优先 lecture/tute 与 rubric，并持续记录失分点。 ### ⚠️ 作业与考试避坑指南 避免只写结论不写依据，避免忽略题干边界条件。提交前完成“结论-证据-风险”核对。