Information Package / Course Catalogue
Understanding Suicide
Course Code: PSİ327
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Understanding the psychological and social context of suicidal behavior within the scope of this course, explanation of theoretical approach to suicide, evaluation of risk factors associated with suicide, is intended to introduce the treatment and prevention practices.

Course Content

Definition and prevalence of suicidal behavior, social attitudes towards suicide, sociodemographic, psychological and social risk factors for suicide, assessment of suicide risk and crisis intervention, treatment approaches and prevention interventions in suicide.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Tolga KÖSKÜN
Learning Outcomes
1.Defines suicidal behavior conceptually.
2.Knows the psychological and social processes related to suicide.
3.Defines the risk factors for suicide.
4.Knows the assessment of suicide risk and how to intervene in the crisis.
5.Recognizes treatment and prevention approaches in suicidal behavior.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Eskin, M. (2014). Suicide: Description, Assessment, Treatment and Prevention. Ankara: Turkish Psychological Association Publications.
2.? Devrimci-Özgüven, H. Ve Sercan, M. (Ed.). (2019). İntiharı Anlama ve Müdahale. Ankara: BAYT Bilimsel Araştırmalar Basım Yayın
3.? Wenzel, A., Brown, G. K., & Beck, A. T. (2009). Cognitive therapy for suicidal patients: Scientific and clinical applications. American Psychological Association
4.? Freedenthal, S. (2017). Helping the suicidal person: Tips and techniques for professionals. Routledge.
5.? Michel, K. E., & Jobes, D. A. (2011). Building a therapeutic alliance with the suicidal patient (pp. xiv-414). American Psychological Association.
6.? Reeves, A. (2010). Counselling suicidal clients. Sage.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and conceptualization of suicide
Week 2 - Theoretical
Common characteristics of suicides and myths about suicide
Week 3 - Theoretical
The social and cultural context of suicide
Week 4 - Theoretical
Developmental context of suicide
Week 5 - Theoretical
Explanation of suicide: theories of sociology
Week 6 - Theoretical
Explanation of suicide: theories of psychology-II
Week 7 - Theoretical
Explanation of suicide: theories of psychology-II
Week 8 - Theoretical
Risk factors in suicide
Week 9 - Theoretical
Assessing suicide risk
Week 10 - Theoretical
Intervention in the suicide crisis
Week 11 - Theoretical
Cognitive-behavioral approaches in the treatment of suicidal behavior
Week 12 - Theoretical
Survivors of suicide-related losses
Week 13 - Theoretical
Internet-Based and Mobile Applications in Suicide Prevention
Week 14 - Theoretical
Suicide prevention strategies
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1462112
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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3
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3
3
3
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3
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3
3
3
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4
3
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4
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3
3
3
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3
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3
3
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OÇ-5
3
2
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4
2
4
2
5
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5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026