Course Content

This course is split into four manageable units:

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.