Self Harm, Suicide Awareness & Prevention - Level 2

Individuals who may find this self harm training course useful to their professional life include teachers, mental health workers, crisis helpline volunteers, support workers, individuals in a safeguarding role, parents or guardians, and others working with individuals who may be at increased risk of self-harm or suicide. Unit 1: Introduction to suicide and self-harm awareness Section 1: Understand what is meant by self-harm and suicide Section 2: Understand the triggers which might cause someone to self-harm or attempt suicide. Section 3: Understand media and societal attitudes to self-harm and suicide Unit 2: Recognising the signs of suicide and self-harm in individuals Section 1: Signs, thoughts, feelings and behaviour Section 2: Understand how to initially approach someone who may be self-harming or considering suicide. Unit 3: The principles of suicide and self-harm prevention Section 1: Understand the role of conversation in the prevention of self-harm and suicide Section 2: Understand the importance of family and friend support in the prevention of self-harm and suicide. Section 3: Know support and treatment options available to individuals and families in relation to self-harm and suicide. Unit 4: Support for individuals when dealing with grief after suicide Section 1: Understand the role of suicide prevention campaigns Section 2: Understand the importance of encouraging healthy coping strategies Section 3: Understanding grief following suicide and the impact it can have on individuals Section 4: Understand the reach of grief following suicide Section 5: Understand the importance of support for those affected by grief following suicide.