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Suicide Awareness

Build the confidence to have life-saving conversations.

3 hours: remote or face to face

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Overview

This session provides attendees with a better understanding of suicidal thoughts, behaviours and will give them the confidence to start a conversation with someone who may be feeling suicidal. All attendees will receive a pack containing resources and details of mental health services. 

Learning outcomes:

  • Be able to recognise potential factors that may lead to suicidal thoughts
  • Be able to begin a conversation about suicide
  • Be able to provide resources for appropriate support
  • Be able to take care of your own wellbeing when supporting someone else 
Who is it for?

Anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of suicide and the confidence to start those live-saving conversations.

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Course Feedback

"Great session, very knowledgeable presenters and they were able to deliver a very meaningful session. It has really impacted me more on identifying these issues if they arise in my team, friends or family."
Attendee, Hampshire Constabulary
"Having a brother who is suicidal, I was really nervous about attending but now I feel empowered."
Attendee
"I was very impressed with the content of the session and will absolutely be putting things learnt into practice - Thank you!"
Attendee, Hampshire Constabulary
81%
of attendees felt having the conversation was the most useful thing they learnt.
99%
felt the trainers were knowledgeable and approachable.
94%
felt they understand how to support someone who may be feeling suicidal.
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