Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Suicide can be a difficult topic for many people.​

We will teach the theory and practice of suicide intervention skills that can be applied in any professional or personal setting. 

Your team will learn how to open up conversations on the topic of suicide and where to signpost those in need of support.

 

Increase awareness of suicide, and learn how to prevent it

UK Suicide statistics:

50+

Men aged 50+ are the most likely to die by suicide in the UK

(Samaritans)

140,000

people attempt suicide in England and Wales every year

(NHS) 

18

people die by suicide every day

(ONS)

What the training includes:

• Learn appropriate language to use when talking about suicide​
• Latest statistics and why it’s so important to talk about suicide​
• Reflect on myths and stigma surrounding suicide ​
• Risk factors and recognising the signs that may indicate someone is having thoughts of suicide ​
• Learn how to have empathic conversations about suicide ​
• Signposting and support ​
• Crisis first aid for suicide ​
• How to set boundaries and practice self-care when supporting a person who is suicidal​

This training can be run as a 2-hour interactive session for up to 12 people, or a 1-hour session for up to 100 people, online or in-person.

Help your staff learn about suicide and how to prevent it