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Suicide Among University Students: Prevalence, Risks, and Protective Factors

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This course is based upon material published in Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine and is available as an open-access article.

Background: Research evidence on suicide in Ghana so far has focused mostly on suicide in the adult population and less work on the younger population such as university students and other vulnerable groups such as children, youth, and the aged.

Aims: This study was conducted to determine lifetime and current prevalence of suicidal ideation or attempts and identify the associated risks and protective factors among university students in Ghana.

Methods: Using a cross-sectional design, 1003 university students (507 males and 496 females) with a mean age of 20.5 years (SD = 5.95) were administered questionnaires that measured suicide, psychological distress, self-esteem, and subjective wellbeing.

Results: We found the following prevalence rates of suicidal behaviors: ideations 15.2%, attempted 6.3%, death wishes 24.3%, and suicidal plan 6.8%. Psychological distress was a risk factor for both suicidal ideation and suicidal attempt. Subjective wellbeing was protective of suicide attempts while self-esteem was protective of suicidal ideation.

Conclusions: These findings underscore the need for school-based mental health-promoting programs that enhance young people’s self-esteem, reduce psychological distress and boost subjective wellbeing.

This course on suicide among university students is designed for social workers, professional counselors, psychologists, nurses, and substance abuse counselors, who do clinical work.  This course is appropriate for beginning, intermediate, and advanced level practitioners who wish to increase their knowledge of young adult suicide.  It may also be useful for licensed clinicians who require clinical continuing education courses for license renewal.  

The course is based on a journal article that includes research.  It contains statistical analysis and data that some clinicians enjoy reading and others do not.  A major benefit of reading research-based articles for continuing education is they provide practitioners with the latest findings in their field. 

Authors:  Owusu-Ansah, Addae, Peasah, Asante, and Osafo

Learning Objectives: This course will provide the practitioner with detailed information regarding suicide among university students.  Specifically, a professional will:

  • Identify the prevalence of suicide among university students
  • Distinguish risk factors for suicide among university students
  • Explain protective factors for suicide among university students

Citation:  Owusu-Ansah, F.E.;  Addae, A.A.; Peasah, B.O.; Asante, K.O. & Osafo, J. (2020) Suicide among university students:  prevalence, risks and protective factors, Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, 8:1, 220-233.

This course content is based on a publication that has been peer-reviewed, the scientific standard for evaluating academic work. All studies and scientifically derived evidence have limitations that should be considered. If you have any questions about the accuracy or limitations of the content, please contact us at support@ce-classes.com and we will get back to you.
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  • The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Ce-Classes.com has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6320. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Ce-Classes.com is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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  • Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia (ADACBGA) Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia (ADACBGA) Provider number# 16-04-05-626
  • Illinois – CE-Classes.com is a registered social work CE sponsor by the State of Illinois. License 159.001607 Expires 11/30/2027
  • Massachusetts Authorization Number: 2544%2Fsuicide-among-university-students-prevalence-risks-and-protective-factors
  • New York Mental Health Practitioners Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Departments State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0260.
  • New York Psychology Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Departments State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0211
  • New York Social Work Board – Ce-Classes.com is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0120.
  • Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board – Approval from a state licensing board for counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists is accepted by the OH CSWMFTB.
  • Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (LPCs, LMFTs and LBCs)
  • South Carolina – CE-Classes.com is approved by the S.C. Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapist, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists (#4696).
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  • Texas Board of Professional Counselors – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
  • Texas Board of Social Work Examiners – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.

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