Suicide Prevention
Suicide is a global issue.
It can be difficult to comprehend why people want to take their own life, but it is important to understand that many of them don’t. To them, it is the only way to escape from their pain – their only choice. Suicide, however, is preventable. There are other options. With the right education and knowledge to support, we can all make a difference in someone’s life. Spreading suicide awareness is the key to suicide prevention.
Whether you are concerned about a loved one and wish to learn more about how you can help, or whether you are worried about your own symptoms, or simply curious about how you can make a difference to someone who is struggling, this course can be beneficial for you. It includes details of how best to approach a difficult intervention conversation, and a list of support services, helplines and webchats that can help those in need.
In this course, you will learn:
- The common misconceptions and stigma that surrounds suicide and how this can present as a challenge to spreading suicide awareness
- The most common risk factors for suicide and warning signs that are important to recognise in order to prevent suicides
- The impact of social isolation and COVID-19 on mental health
Benefits of taking this course:
- Increase and further your understanding of suicide – including the risks and potential warning signs
- Gain knowledge on how to support vulnerable people in need of help
- It can open doors to further your education on the topic
Course Modules/Lessons
Module 01: Suicide Awareness and Stigma
- What we mean by ‘suicide awareness’ and why it is important that everyone gains a basic understanding of it
- Common misconceptions of suicide
- The stigma that surrounds suicide and how this can present a challenge to spreading suicide awareness
Module 02: Risk Factors
- The most common risk factors for suicide
- The most common risk factors for suicide
Module 03: Understanding the Signs
- A basic understanding of some of the signs and symptoms that people considering suicide may present
- The different ways that these signs can show themselves
- How to recognise the patterns of behaviours that can suggest that something deeper is going on, and what to look for
Module 04: Social Isolation and COVID-19
- How and why loneliness and social isolation can lead to suicide
- The effect that COVID-19 has had, and continues to have on social isolation and suicide
Module 05: Supporting the Vulnerable
- How to support a vulnerable person, and the various helplines and services that are available to help
- How to approach a difficult conversation and how to help someone who is not receptive of an intervention
FAQ's
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Who can take the Suicide Prevention Certification course?
There are no entry requirements to take the course. -
What is the structure of the course?
The course is broken down into 5 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although students are free to spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on each module. -
Where / when can the course be studied?
The course can be studied study at any time and from any internet connected device -
Is there a test at the end of the course?
Once you have completed all 5 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 5 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing. -
What is the pass mark for the final test?
The pass mark for the test is 70%. -
What happens if a user fails the test?
If the user doesn’t pass the test first time they will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times a test can be taken. -
How long does it take to complete the Suicide Prevention Certification course?
We estimate that the course will take about 3 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.