What Will You Learn?

• Understand suicidal ideation, suicidal behaviour and self-harm.
• Identify suicide risk factors, warning signs and protective factors.
• Conduct an appropriate suicide risk assessment within their professional scope.
• Communicate safely and effectively with clients experiencing suicidal distress.
• Develop collaborative safety plans and immediate support strategies.
• Respond appropriately to self-harm and escalating suicide risk.
• Recognise when urgent specialist or emergency referral is required.
• Apply appropriate ethical, safeguarding, documentation and follow-up procedures.