Title

You Can't Recover From Suicide: Perspectives on Suicide Education in MSW Programs

UMMS Affiliation

Department of Psychiatry

Publication Date

2012-10-03

Document Type

Article

Subjects

Suicide

Disciplines

Mental and Social Health | Psychiatric and Mental Health | Psychiatry and Psychology | Social Work

Abstract

Suicide is a profound worldwide public health problem that has received increased attention in recent years. The major federal response, the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention, calls for more suicide education for mental health professionals, including social workers. Little is known about the amount of suicide education in MSW curricula nationwide. This study presents quantitative findings from 2 national surveys of MSW deans and directors and of MSW faculty on suicide education and qualitative findings from a series of faculty focus groups. Results suggest that MSW students receive 4 or fewer hours of suicide education in graduate school, and most deans and faculty do not have plans to increase suicide content. Barriers include lack of faculty expertise, crowded curricula, and other educational priorities. Implications are discussed.

DOI of Published Version

10.5175/JSWE.2012.201000095

Source

Ruth BJ, Gianino M, Muroff J, McLaughlin D, and Feldman BN. (2012) You Can't Recover From Suicide: Perspectives on Suicide Education in MSW Programs. Journal of Social Work Education, Vol. 48, No. 3 (Fall 2012), p. 501-516. DOI: 10.5175/JSWE.2012.201000095

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Journal of Social Work Education

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