Identify and Manage Immediate Suicide Risk to Achieve Safe Outcomes

This course covers the essential skills and knowledge required to identify and manage immediate suicide risk, facilitate safe outcomes, develop safety plans, and connect individuals with further support.

Learn to identify signs of suicide risk, debunk myths, and explore ways to respond effectively. Understand risk factors and warning signs, and develop skills in active listening, empathy, and questioning techniques to support individuals at risk of suicide.

Learn how to build supportive relationships, recognise and address suicidal thoughts, develop safety plans, mobilise emergency services, and adhere to ethical guidelines.

This course offers insights into identifying barriers and support mechanisms for individuals who have survived suicide attempts. It covers key techniques such as building relationships, discussing past attempts, addressing mental health needs, and developing a comprehensive care plan.

This course offers an in-depth exploration of effective documentation and communication strategies in crisis situations, particularly concerning suicide safety plans. It covers methods for reflecting on personal roles, effective recordkeeping, and the importance of supervision and debriefing in enhancing future practice.