Conversations about Suicide
LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT SOMEONE WHO IS FEELING SUICIDAL
In this half day course you will learn practical skills to improve your confidence to provide mental health first aid to someone who is feeling suicidal.
The half day Mental Health First Aid Conversations about Suicide course is for any interested adult. By attending this course, you can make a real difference to people in your community. You will learn the skills and acquire the knowledge required to safely have a conversation with a suicidal person.
MHFA Training Benefits
KNOWLEDGE
Improves knowledge of mental illnesses, treatments and first aid actions.
CONFIDENCE
Increases confidence in providing first aid.
DE-STIGMATISING
Decreases stigmatising attitudes.
SUPPORT
Increases the support provided to others.
Please note
This course is not a therapy or a support group. This course is not recommended for individuals recently bereaved by suicide.
You will learn to:
- Recognise and identify warning signs that someone may be suicidal
- Respond in a crisis situation
- Confidently support a person in crisis
- Help the person stay safe
- Connect people to professional help and other supports
Want us to come to you?
If you have a group of 6 or more, a private session can be arranged for you, at your workplace or school, at a time and date that suits you. If you’d like to have a Mental Health First Aid course run at your workplace contact us now.
