Project Description
Suicide First Aid Lite
Suicide prevention awareness training
13% of UK adults surveyed in February 2021 had had thoughts and feelings about suicide in the previous two weeks
This half-day Suicide First Aid Lite course was developed by the National Centre for Suicide Prevention, Education and Training (NCSPT). It teaches learners how to have a conversation that helps someone with thoughts of suicide stay safe.
Suicide can affect anyone and is one of the most preventable deaths. A suicide intervention can take a little as 30 mins.
This course provides learners with information and tools to help them identify when someone may be thinking about suicide, listen non-judgementally and support the person to access help.  This course is suitable for all industries and sectors.
Learning includes:
stigma, survivors of bereavement by suicide and the ‘hidden toll’ of suicide
suicide – the ‘ripple effect’
suicide thoughts and suicide behaviours
intention of behaviour vs outcome of behaviour
possible causes of suicide thoughts
population-based approach to suicide prevention
the suicide safety plan
Benefits:
upskills managers and staff in how to have conversations about suicide
promotes early intervention and supports recovery
increased organisational knowledge and confidence in dealing with mental health issues
support for wellbeing initiatives and culture change
Programme details:
participants: up to 16
format: online or in-person
led by accredited Suicide First Aid Associate Tutor
To discuss how your organisation would benefit from training and support, contact hello@thriveandwell.co.uk.
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