While suicide is a way of ending life, for some self-harm is a way of coping with life. This course provides a greater understanding as to why people self-harm or commit suicide. It focuses on those working with or living with individuals who self-harm or have suicidal thoughts. This course then looks at support options and different ways of helping those who feel this way.

Duration

The Health & Safety Group would recommend approx. 1 hour to complete this course

By the end of this course the learner will: 

• Understand the meaning of the terms Self-Harm and Suicide 
• Be able to identify risk factors and causes of self-harm and suicide
• Learn how to communicate effectively with a person that self-harms or is having suicidal thoughts
• Identify the support options and treatments available 

Course includes

•    Definition of self-harm & suicide
•    Statistics
•    Warning Signs
•    Reasons & Risk Factors
•    Myths Vs Facts
•    Treatment Options
•    Resources & Support
•    Exploring Suicidal Thoughts
•    Responding 

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at all staff throughout the health and social care sector, in particular

• Existing staff to update existing knowledge
• New starters to the organisation