Conversations about Suicide
Learn how to provide mental health first aid to someone who is feeling suicidal.
The Mental Health First Aid Conversations About Suicide course will teach you how to identify, approach and support someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours using a practical, evidence based Action Plan. You will also have the opportunity to practise your new skills in a safe environment. This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.
What will you learn?
- How to identify warning signs for suicide
- How to confidently support a person in crisis
- How to help the person stay safe
- How to connect someone to appropriate professional help
This is a 4-5 hour workshop for adults (over 18)
Note: This course is not a therapy or a support group. This course is not recommended for individuals recently bereaved by suicide.
BOOKING & MORE INFO: For more information about the Conversations about Suicide course &/or to book a course for a group or as an individual, please contact training@positivewellbeinghk.com or look at the course calendar.
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