Suicide is a complex subject. Our suicide awareness course is aimed to help you recognise and increase your knowledge of suicide. You will explore what suicide is, including the myths, signs and symptoms.
 
There are approximately 18 deaths by suicide across England and Wales every day, so this is something we all must know more about.
 

Furthermore, suicide is responsible for more deaths of men over 50 in the UK than cancer, heart attack and stroke put together.
 

This course will educate you about the facts in relation to suicide and raise awareness of this important subject.

 

Candidates will learn
 

-  The five elements of a suicidal mind.
- How you can support someone who is suffering.
- The risk factors.
- Increase your awareness of supporting someone with suicidal thoughts.
- The right things to say and the impacts this has.
 

Course Structure
 

- Introduction to suicide awareness.
- Key facts and statistics surrounding this important subject.
- Spotting the signs and symptoms.
- Review mental health and triggers of suicide.
- How the risks of suicide can be reduced.
- Supporting people who feel suicidal.
- The impacts of suicide on others and how to support them.

- How to handle difficult conversations in the most useful and compassionate way.
 

Format
 

- This is a half day course delivered in person at a location suitable for your needs or online as you know what works for your people.
- Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
- We limit numbers to 20 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn.
 

Takeaways
 

Everyone who completes the course gets:

- A certificate of attendance to say they are Mental Health Aware.
- Access to our online hub.
- An online manual to refer to whenever they need it.
- An online workbook including a helpful toolkit to support their own mental health.