Mental Health First Aid
Conversations About Suicide
Mental Health First Aid Conversations about Suicide course equips participants with the essential skills to provide initial support to individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours until professional help is available or the crisis resolves.
Learn how to help someone who may be experiencing a mental health problem or a mental health crisis.
What You Will Learn in a Conversations about suicide course:
- Recognise and Respond: Identify the signs and risk factors of suicide and respond effectively.
- Support and Encourage: Offer initial support and guide individuals toward professional help.
- Evidence-Based Action Plan: Use a practical approach to initiate conversations about mental health concerns.
- Resources and Supports: Understand the professional resources available for those experiencing suicidal thoughts.
- Overcome Barriers: Learn about the common barriers to seeking help and strategies to overcome them.
- Self-Care Practices: Implement self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider.
EVENT FORMAT
This 4-hour training course is available via
face-to-face delivery.
Get in touch to discuss your team or organisations needs or book into one of our available courses, group ticket prices available.
‘’Marie did an excellent job of presenting a lot of information. She managed to keep it engaging and relevant. Her presentation style was really friendly and easy to listen to.’’
Past MHFA attendee
‘’I really got quite a lot out of completing the course, I feel a lot more confident to assess and assist someone who is showing signs of deteriorating mental health.’’
Past MHFA attendee
‘’Clear and accessible. Felt like a really safe space to learn. Marie felt trustworthy and knowledgeable and wise. Amazed at how she stayed so positive and kept the energy going for the entire two days.’’ Past MHFA attendee
I can come to you and run a private Mental Health First Aid or other custom training, get in touch with me to find out how we can work together.
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