Self Harm, Suicide Awareness & Prevention - Level 2

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.

Students who complete this qualification can progress to:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health

• Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

This qualification is benefecial to 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.

This course is delivered online. These Level 2 courses are free if you are a resident of South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (comprising of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield), as these qualifications can be fully-funded at no cost to you!

For a Level 3 course, funding may be available and we will assess your personal circumstances to establish if you qualify.