A Peer Support Response to Thoughts and Feelings of Suicide
A Peer Support Response to Thoughts and Feelings of Suicide
In this course, Joe Calleja, BA, BSW, explains what peer-to-peer support systems for suicide prevention are and analyses why they should replace the current system of suicide prevention.
About this course
In this course, Joe Calleja, BA, BSW, outlines the constraints of the current suicide prevention system, reviews some of the myths and research about suicide, and explains the peer-to-peer approach. He discusses why it has been effective where it has been used and details how it is being introduced in Australia.