Creating a Teachable Moment in Suicide Prevention.

Kittleson, Mark J.

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ERIC Number: EJ484290

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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Creating a Teachable Moment in Suicide Prevention.

Kittleson, Mark J.

Journal of Health Education, v25 n2 p110-11 Mar-Apr 1994

Describes a teaching technique that can be used to open a discussion about suicide. The life events of a fictional individual are mapped on a timeline and examined with the class, after which the instructor informs the students that the person committed suicide at a young age. Student reaction is usually quite strong. (MDM)

Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Health Education, Higher Education, Lesson Plans, Prevention, Secondary Education, Student Attitudes, Suicide

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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