Suicide Awareness
Sensitive content: this course discusses suicide, so please look after yourself while you take it, pause whenever you need to, and contact Samaritans free on 116 123 at any time if you need to talk. You will learn the facts behind common myths, the possible warning signs, how to ask someone directly and listen, how to help keep them safe right now and where to find help, including support for yourself and for colleagues after a loss. It is awareness training and is not a substitute for professional help.
- Modules
- 4
- Duration
- About 45 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 10 questions from a bank of 17
Learning outcomes
- ✓Explain why suicide is everyone's business and why hope and help-seeking matter
- ✓Separate common myths about suicide from the facts
- ✓Recognise possible warning signs and circumstances that can increase risk
- ✓Ask someone directly about suicide, listen without judgement and help keep them safe right now
- ✓Know where to get help, how to look after yourself afterwards and what support can follow a loss at work
Course contents
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Module 1: Suicide is everyone's business
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: Myths, facts and warning signs
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 3: Asking, listening and keeping safe
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 4: Getting help and looking after yourself
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate