This 1-day course is evidence-based, interactive, and covers both theory and practical skills. Participants learn and practise the skills needed to identify someone who may be thinking about suicide so that they can intervene and help create a safe plan, as a first aid approach.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding Suicide and Its Causes: Gain insights into the complex factors that can lead to thoughts of suicide and suicide behaviours, including mental health issues, emotional distress, and societal pressures.
- Recognising Signs: Learn how to identify the verbal, behavioural, and situational indicators that someone may be thinking of suicide.
- Effective Communication Techniques: Develop skills to engage in sensitive and supportive conversations, helping to de-escalate crises and offer hope to those in need.
- Immediate Intervention Strategies: Acquire practical tools and approaches for providing immediate support, including how to refer individuals to mental health professionals and other resources.
- Ethical Considerations: Understand the ethical responsibilities involved in suicide prevention, including confidentiality, consent, and the importance of self-care.
This course is available as either an online or face-to-face training session.