Suicide Awareness

Over the last 3 years the Office of National Statistics has found that there has been an increase in suicides in the UK since the pandemic. Thousands of people in the UK end their lives by suicide each year, and research shows that one in five people think about suicide during their lifetime (mentalhealth-uk.org)

Zero Suicide Alliance have developed a FREE 20 minute training E-Learning package to gain skills and confidence to help someone who may be considering suicide.

This training can be accessed by anyone, and will help you learn how to have a potentially life-saving conversation.

What you’ll learn

  • How to spot suicide warning signs
  • How to have a conversation with someone you’re worried about
  • Where to signpost to for further support
  • Suicide is preventable

To access this course go to 20 minute suicide awareness training (zerosuicidealliance.com)

Why Language Matters

NSPCC Learning has published a Why Language Matters blog post exploring how the language we use to talk about suicide can make it easier, or harder, for children and young people to share how they’re feeling and access support. The blog discusses how the language of suicide can be accusatory and sometimes minimises what children and young people are going through. It highlights how rethinking language choices can help to reduce the stigma around suicide and support children who are struggling with suicidal thoughts or feelings.

To read the blog visit: Why language matters: rethinking the language of suicide | NSPCC Learning

The Internet, Suicide & Self Harm – Free training webinar October 8th & November 6th 2024.

Samaritans; a charity dedicated to reducing rates of suicide in the UK, are offering a free training webinar for practitioners on supporting someone who may be using the internet in relation to self harm or suicidal feelings.

The webinar takes place on October 8th and November 6th 2024, 12.30pm – 2pm.

During the webinar, you will learn:

  • How people use the internet in relation to self-harm and suicide
  • What the new Online Safety Act means for self-harm and suicide content online
  • The role that practitioners can play in supporting people
  • How to talk to people about their online use
  • How Samaritans can support you in your role

To book a place visit the Samaritans Website.

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