Suicide Awareness In The Workplace
Build on existing mental health training to learn how to support a co-worker who may have suicidal thoughts
Description
If work pressures grow, and if they are ignored, they can cause a decline in a person’s mental health. If these pressures are severe enough, and mix with other personal problems, it may even lead to suicidal thoughts.
In this session you will find out how to spot the warning signs of suicide, you’ll develop skills and confidence to provide basic support to colleagues who are having suicidal thoughts, and you’ll learn to take steps towards reducing stigma and creating a supportive workplace culture. This training is designed to supplement mental health or Psychological First Aid training, as participants will need to have foundational mental health or psychosocial support awareness.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
✅ Identify the warning signs of suicide
✅ Learn to provide basic support to a colleague having suicidal thoughts
✅ Reduce stigma in the workplace and create a supportive culture
✅ Identify referral pathways for support
✅ Learn self-care and how to stay resilient when supporting others
AT A GLANCE
📍 Location: Online
⏰ Duration: 2 hours
🎓 Learning Style: presentations, discussion, activities
👥 Perfect for: HR representatives, team managers and leaders, or staff who have a role in supporting others in the workplace who have a background in mental health training or Psychological First Aid
FURTHER READING
📖 Our free resource with ways you can help a co-worker who may be suicidal.
