Suicide Awareness in Health and Social Care Training Course

Develop the knowledge to recognise suicide risk and respond appropriately with our CPD-certified Suicide Awareness training course. Learn how to identify warning signs, begin sensitive conversations, and connect individuals with suitable support.
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Suicide Awareness in Health and Social Care Overview

Our CPD-certified Suicide Awareness e-Learning course provides health and social care professionals with an understanding of suicide, suicidal thoughts, and the importance of reducing stigma. Learners explore factors that may increase risk, situations that can trigger suicidal thoughts, and the protective factors that may help reduce vulnerability.

The training also covers behavioural and verbal warning signs, the impact of stress on mental health, and approaches to starting supportive conversations. Case studies and scenario activities help learners apply their knowledge to sensitive situations, including immediate risk, signposting, family support, and crisis response. The course is fully online, self-paced, and concludes with a final knowledge check and CPD certification upon completion.

Duration
1h 5m
Number of Units
4
Accreditation
CPD certified
Course Category
Health & Social Care

Learning Outcomes

  • To gain an understanding of the context of suicide and the importance of suicide awareness
  • To gain an understanding of the different situations that may increase suicidal thoughts
  • To gain an understanding of stress and the signs and symptoms of an individual not coping
  • To gain an understanding of helpful coping strategies and when to implement them
  • To gain an understanding of how perspective and views of the future may be a strong indicator of suicide risk
  • To gain an understanding of the importance of strong and appropriate communication
  • To gain an understanding of the importance of signposting and implementing external support networks

Training Units

Each unit in our suicide awareness training course develops the knowledge needed to recognise risk factors, identify warning signs, and respond appropriately when an individual may be experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Understanding Suicide Awareness

10m

In this unit, learners explore the meaning of suicide, the experience of suicidal thoughts, and why informed awareness matters within health and social care.

  • What is meant by suicide?
  • Understanding suicidal thoughts
  • The importance of suicide awareness
  • Stigma surrounding suicide
  • Challenging harmful assumptions

What Contributes to the Risk of Suicide

15m

In this unit, learners examine the personal, social, and environmental factors that may increase or reduce an individual’s risk of suicide.

  • Suicide risk factors and potential triggers
  • Suicide risk among men
  • Autism and learning difficulties
  • The influence of the internet and social media
  • Protective factors and ambivalence

Warning Signs and Managing Stressful Situations

15m

In this unit, learners explore how stress can affect mental health and how to recognise signs that an individual may be struggling to cope.

  • Stress and its impact on mental health
  • Responding to stressful situations
  • Helpful coping strategies
  • Behavioural warning signs
  • Verbal warning signs

Communication and Support

15m

In this unit, learners develop an understanding of how to begin sensitive conversations, provide support, and respond when an individual may be at immediate risk.

  • Starting a conversation about suicide
  • Communicating openly and sensitively
  • Providing appropriate support and signposting
  • Immediate risk and the Mental Health Act 
  • Supporting family members and wider support networks

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