Con esta Postgraduate diploma 100% online, diseñarás programas de Prevención del Suicidio que aumentarán la sensibilización de la comunidad sobre esta problemática”

De acuerdo con un nuevo informe llevado a cabo por la Organización de las Naciones Unidas, el Suicido sigue siendo una de las principales causas de muerte a escala global. Tanto es así que, durante los últimos años, se han reportado más de 700.000 casos de fallecimientos debido a este motivo. Frente a esta realidad, los expertos necesitan desarrollar competencias clínicas avanzadas para implementar estrategias novedosas en la Prevención y manejo de Crisis de la Conducta Suicida. Solamente así, podrán optimizar la calidad de vida de los pacientes a largo plazo.

En este escenario, TECH ha creado un pionero Postgraduate diploma en Prevention and Crisis Management of Suicidal Behavior. Confeccionado por referentes en esta área sanitaria, el plan de estudios ahondará en materias que van desde la identificación temprana de factores de riesgo o las diferentes redes de apoyo comunitarias hasta los fundamentos farmacológicos más innovadores para estabilizar a los pacientes en casos altamente complejos. De este modo, los egresados adquirirán habilidades clínicas avanzadas para intervenir de manera efectiva en situaciones de Crisis Suicida, aplicar estrategias preventivas basadas en evidencia y coordinar equipos multidisciplinarios en la gestión de Conductas de alto riesgo. Además, estarán capacitados para diseñar programas de prevención y sensibilización en diversos entornos como comunidades vulnerables.

Por otro lado, este plan de estudios se imparte de un modo 100% online, permitiendo a los psicólogos que puedan adentrarse en el programa universitario con comodidad. De esta forma, lo único que necesitarán para realizar su puesta al día es un dispositivo con acceso a Internet (sirviendo su móvil, ordenador o tablet). Asimismo, el programa universitario brinda la metodología más vanguardista del mercado actual: el Relearning. Este sistema pedagógico, del cual TECH es pionero, está basado en la reiteración de los contenidos más importantes para garantizar una actualización de conocimientos natural que perduren en la memoria de los egresados.

Serás capaz de proporcionar un entorno seguro y de confianza para el manejo de Crisis Emocionales” 

Esta Postgraduate diploma en Prevention and Crisis Management of Suicidal Behavior contiene el programa educativo más completo y actualizado del mercado. Sus características más destacadas son:

• El desarrollo de casos prácticos presentados por expertos en Prevención y Gestión de Crisis de la Conducta Suicida 
• Los contenidos gráficos, esquemáticos y eminentemente prácticos con los que están concebidos recogen una información científica y práctica sobre aquellas disciplinas indispensables para el ejercicio profesional 
• Los ejercicios prácticos donde realizar el proceso de autoevaluación para mejorar el aprendizaje 
• Su especial hincapié en metodologías innovadoras en la dirección de industrias audiovisuales 
• Las lecciones teóricas, preguntas al experto, foros de discusión de temas controvertidos y trabajos de reflexión individual 
• La disponibilidad de acceso a los contenidos desde cualquier dispositivo fijo o portátil con conexión a internet 

Profundizarás en el establecimiento de relaciones terapéuticas de apoyo ante situaciones complejas, brindando una comunicación empática a los usuarios con Conducta Suicida” 

Incluye en su cuadro docente a profesionales pertenecientes al ámbito de la Prevención y Gestión de Crisis de la Conducta Suicida, que vierten en este programa la experiencia de su trabajo, además de reconocidos especialistas de sociedades de referencia y universidades de prestigio.

Su contenido multimedia, elaborado con la última tecnología educativa, permitirá al profesional un aprendizaje situado y contextual, es decir, un entorno simulado que proporcionará un estudio inmersivo programado para entrenarse ante situaciones reales.

El diseño de este programa se centra en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas, mediante el cual el alumno deberá tratar de resolver las distintas situaciones de práctica profesional que se le planteen a lo largo del curso académico. Para ello, el profesional contará con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeo interactivo realizado por reconocidos expertos. 

Dominarás las técnicas más avanzadas de evaluación clínica y escalas de riesgo Suicida"

Gracias al método Relearning creado por TECH reducirás las largas horas de estudio y memorización. ¡Disfrutarás de una actualización de conocimientos natural"

The teaching contents that are part of this Postgraduate diploma have been designed by authentic references in the Prevention and Crisis Management of Suicidal Behavior. Consequently, the academic itinerary will delve into aspects ranging from the design of preventive plans against Suicidal Behavior or techniques to ensure the effectiveness of programs to the most cutting-edge methods for identifying signs of risk. As a result, graduates will acquire advanced clinical skills to intervene effectively in crisis situations, apply evidence-based preventive strategies and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

You will have a thorough knowledge of the ethical and legal regulations in the intervention in suicidal behavior crisis, which will guarantee the protection of patients' rights”

Module 1. Suicidal Behavior Prevention and Intervention by Level of Care

1.1. Prevention and Intervention in Mental Health Centers

1.1.1. Identification of Risk and Protective Factors
1.1.2. Crisis Intervention vs. Long-Term Intervention: Differences in the Therapeutic Approach over Time
1.1.3. Follow-Up and Outpatient Management: How to Ensure Continuity in the Treatment of the At-Risk Patient
1.1.4. Coordination with Other Services

1.2. Prevention and Intervention in Primary Care

1.2.1. Training of Family Physicians in Early Detection
1.2.2. Brief Interventions in the Primary Care Setting
1.2.3. Coordination between Primary Care and Mental Health: How to Facilitate Referral and Follow-Up of Patients
1.2.4. Longitudinal Follow-Up of Suicidal Risk

1.3. Prevention and Intervention in the Prison Population

1.3.1. Specific Risk Factors in Prisons: Conditions of Confinement and Their Impact on Mental Health
1.3.2. Prevention Programs within Penitentiary Institutions
1.3.3. Therapeutic Interventions in Prisons
1.3.4. Monitoring and Follow-Up in Prison Regime

1.4. Prevention and Intervention in the Workplace

1.4.1. Workplace Factors Associated with Suicidal Risk
1.4.2. Well-Being and Mental Health Programs in the Workplace
1.4.3. Crisis Interventions in the Workplace
1.4.4. Supervisor and Co-Worker Training

1.5. Health Care Prevention and Intervention

1.5.1. Specific Risks for Health Care Professionals
1.5.2. Emotional Support and Suicide Prevention Programs for Health Care Workers
1.5.3. Barriers to Seeking Help from Health Care Professionals: Addressing Stigma and Encouraging Self-Care
1.5.4. Peer Support Culture and Emotional Supervision

1.6. Prevention and Intervention in Other Groups

1.6.1. Specific Vulnerable Groups: LGBTQ+ Individuals, Immigrants, Refugees, and Other Groups at Risk
1.6.2. Culturally Tailored Intervention Programs: Culturally and Socially Diversity-Sensitive Approaches
1.6.3. Community Support Networks: How Communities Can Organize to Prevent Suicide
1.6.4. Intersectional Approaches to Suicide Prevention

Module 2. Intervention in Suicidal Behavior in Crises and Emergencies

2.1. How to Establish the Bond and Assess the Suicidal Patient

2.1.1. Techniques to Build Trust Quickly
2.1.2. Identifying Non-Verbal and Verbal Signals
2.1.3. Handling Silence and Resistance
2.1.4. Initial Assessment of Suicidal Risk

2.2. Communication Skills and Clinical Interviewing

2.2.1. Active Listening and Emotional Validation
2.2.2. Open and Closed Questions in Crisis Situations
2.2.3. Non-Violent Communication: How to Minimize the Risk of Escalating Interview Tension
2.2.4. Adapting Language to Different Populations

2.3. Crisis Intervention

2.3.1. Crisis Intervention Models
2.3.2. Emotional Containment Interventions
2.3.3. Development of a Safety Plan
2.3.4. Referral to Specialized Services

2.4. The Hospital Emergency

2.4.1. Psychiatric Emergency Admission Protocols
2.4.2. Initial Assessment in the Emergency Department
2.4.3. Immediate Intervention in High-Risk Patients
2.4.4. Criteria for Hospitalization vs. Outpatient Follow-Up

2.5. Medical Intervention

2.5.1. Pharmacological Management in Suicidal Crisis
2.5.2. Treatment of Underlying Medical Conditions
2.5.3. Prevention of Self-Harm in the Hospital: Strategies for Minimizing Risk during Hospital Stay
2.5.4. Role of the Psychiatrist in the Multidisciplinary Team

2.6. Psychological Intervention

2.6.1. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Crises
2.6.2. Solution-Focused Intervention: Focus on Immediate Goals and Short-Term Distress Management
2.6.3. Therapies Based on Emotional Validation: the Example of Dialectical Behavior Therapy
2.6.4. Relapse Prevention

2.7. Nursing Intervention

2.7.1. Monitoring and Care in the First 24 Hours: Strategies for Continuous Observation of the Patient
2.7.2. Nursing in Emotional and Physical Support
2.7.3. Safety and Relapse Prevention Education
2.7.4. Collaboration with the Multidisciplinary Team

2.8. Support and Treatment of Suicidal Behavior in Primary Care

2.8.1. Early Detection in Primary Care
2.8.2. Brief Interventions in the Office
2.8.3. Referral to Higher Levels of Care: When and How to Refer to Specialized Mental Health Services
2.8.4. Long-Term Follow-Up and Support

2.9. Support and Treatment of Suicidal Behavior from the Mental Health and Addictions Network

2.9.1. Coordination between Mental Health and Addictions: Comprehensive Intervention in Cases with Dual Diagnosis
2.9.2. Community Support Networks
2.9.3. Outpatient Treatment Interventions
2.9.4. Relapse Prevention and Rehabilitation

2.10. Role of Telephone Intervention

2.10.1. Suicidal Crisis Helplines: How They Work and Their Effectiveness
2.10.2. Telephone Crisis Intervention Techniques
2.10.3. Follow-Up and Referral from Telephone Intervention: How to Manage the Transition to Face-to-Face or Specialized Care
2.10.4. The Use of Technology for Suicide Prevention

Module 3. Social and Family Prevention and Intervention in Suicidal Behavior

3.1. Working with Families and Loved Ones in Suicidal Behavior

3.1.1. Detection of Warning Signs in the Family Environment: How to Train the Family to Identify Early Warning Signs
3.1.2. Effective Communication about Suicidal Behavior: Ways to Facilitate Open and Nonjudgmental Dialogue in the Family Environment
3.1.3. Emotional Support for Loved Ones: Managing Stress and Emotional Burden in the Family
3.1.4. Family Safety Plans

3.2. Working with Families and Loved Ones in Completed Suicide

3.2.1. Accompaniment in Complicated Bereavement: Interventions for Family Members after Suicide
3.2.2. Emotional Impact on the Family System: Psychological Consequences for Each Family Member
3.2.3. Preventing Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma
3.2.4. Support Groups for Survivors of Suicide

3.3. Stigma in Suicide

3.3.1. Consequences of Stigma in the Family of the Suicidal Person
3.3.2. Stigma Reduction through Public Education
3.3.3. Self-Stigma in People with Suicidal Ideation: How Internalized Stigma Exacerbates Suicidal Behavior
3.3.4. Interventions to Dismantle Myths about Suicide

3.4. The Role of the Media

3.4.1. Effects of Sensationalism in the Coverage of Suicides: Consequences on Suicidal Behavior, including the Werther Effect
3.4.2. Ethical Guidelines for Journalists: How to Approach Suicide in a Responsible and Preventive Manner
3.4.3. The Role of the Media in Stigma Reduction
3.4.4. Effect of Media Contagion

3.5. The Role of the Internet

3.5.1. Risks and Benefits of Accessing Suicide Information on the Internet
3.5.2. Prevention of Cyberbullying and Its Relationship to Suicide
3.5.3. Online Support Communities
3.5.4. Dangerous Content on the Deep Web

3.6. Systemic Therapy and Its Application to Suicide

3.6.1. The Family System as a Protective or Risk Factor: How Relationship Patterns within the Family Can Influence Suicidal Behavior
3.6.2. Interventions from Family Therapy: Specific Approaches to Address Suicide in the Family Context
3.6.3. Dysfunctional Family Dynamics and Their Impact on Suicidal Ideation
3.6.4. Systemic Therapy in Suicide Bereavement

3.7. Community Support Networks and Their Role in Suicide Prevention

3.7.1. Role of Community Organizations
3.7.2. Suicide Prevention Groups: Organization of Community Workshops and Support Groups
3.7.3. Community-Based Interventions: How to Use Local Resources to Implement Prevention Programs
3.7.4. Mobilization of Community Resources after a Completed Suicide

3.8. Impact of Suicide on Children and Adolescents in the Family Environment

3.8.1. Typical Reactions of Children to Suicide in the Family: How to Manage the Emotional Impact on Minors
3.8.2. Age-Appropriate Interventions for Bereavement: Therapeutic Approaches according to Developmental Levels
3.8.3. Suicide Prevention in Children Who Have Lost a Loved One to Suicide
3.8.4. How to Deal with Suicide in the Family with Children

3.9. Family Bereavement after Suicide

3.9.1. Traditional vs. Contemporary Models of Bereavement
3.9.2. Individual vs. Group Bereavement Therapy
3.9.3. Approach to Traumatic Grief
3.9.4. The Role of Rituals and Memory

A unique training experience, key and decisive to boost your professional development”