
This is a one day training course teaching the theory and practice of suicide intervention skills that can be applied in any professional or personal setting. The programme teaches and practices the skills and knowledge needed to identify someone who may be thinking about suicide and competently intervene to help create suicide-safety as a first aid approach.
The National Centre for Suicide Prevention Education and Training (NCSPET) is the UK’s leading international provider of assured suicide prevention education and training programmes. Upon completion of this course, you may opt to obtain the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) Level 4 Award in Suicide First Aid®, which includes the completion of an assignment and enrolment fee.
This programme is delivered over half a day as a suicide prevention awareness session.
The Suicide First Aid Lite course gives learners the knowledge and tools to understand that suicide is one of the most preventable deaths and some basic skills can help someone stay safe from their thoughts and stay alive.
Teaches the skills needed to identify someone who may be thinking about suicide and to pass the person onto a suicide first aider.
Both courses can be delivered in person or remotely.
Informal sessions, perfect for lunchtimes or away days.
Widely recognised and accredited training is designed to raise the awareness of mental health in the workplace, reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues and teach attendees how to have confidence in conversations with those in need of support.
Solent Mind's Workplace Partnerships are here to supporting mental health and wellbeing in Hampshire workplaces.