Suicide Awareness and Prevention

This course is aimed at anybody who wants to expand their knowledge of suicide awareness and prevention. Learners should be able to recognise the effects of suicide and suicidal thoughts on the affected individual, their loved ones and on wider society. They will also understand how to recognise suicidal behaviour in children, young people and adults and how to support individuals.

Guided Learning hours: 2

Learning method: Online

Printable Certificate (CPD Certified)

Assessment type: Auto-marked questions and all knowledge-based units.

In this course, learners will cover:

• The Facts - Understand what “Suicide awareness” and “suicide prevention” are - In this section, learners will be introduced to the terms ‘suicide awareness’ and ‘suicide prevention’. They will be able to understand the types of ways that someone can take their own lives, the circumstances and factors that might influence suicidal behaviour, the statistics around suicide and how to recognise and respond to the signs of suicidal intent.
• Why now? - Understand why awareness is important - In this section, learners will explore the stigmas and stereotypes around suicidal behaviour, the effect that these social attitudes can have on children, young people and adults, media coverage of suicide, the groups most affected by self-harm and suicide and the campaigns and charities available to support those affected.
• Skills Cast - This is a video-based section. It will include an extended long interview with an expert in the field.
• Lead by Example - Understand how to support individuals to prevent further harm and to support individuals affected by suicide - In this section, learners will learn how to support someone with suicidal thoughts, the professional support available to suicidal individuals, the impacts of suicide on a personal and societal level and good coping strategies for suicidal thought and grief.