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Responding to the Risk of Suicide

Responding to the Risk of Suicide teaches participants simple, effective interventions and skills that can save lives and provide support to people at risk of suicide.

Course details

Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians between the ages of 15 and 44 years. The impact of suicide has a devastating impact on families, friends and whole communities.

You can make a profound difference in the life of someone else, by learning how to reach out effectively and confidently to people at risk of suicide.

What you will learn
  • Current approaches to suicide prevention
  • Warning signs
  • Risk assessment
  • Management of people at risk of suicide.

“I learnt how to act and assist a person with suicidal thoughts, how to be comfortable asking direct and closed questions, to create a safety plan and to acknowledge the person’s pain.” – Course participant

Who is this for

This two-day course is for anyone who supports someone at risk of suicide, including frontline mental health support workers, carers, family, friends and supporters.

Managers and team leaders are encouraged to attend this course to enhance their understanding of practice issues, and to support service outcomes.

 

All of our professional development training can be delivered on site at your organisation. Alternatively, we can tailor a course to suit your specific requirements. Contact us to find out more askus@mhcc.org.au

Course fee

MHCC Members Non-members
$409 $498

Completion options

Face-to-face Workshop

Participation requires attendance at 2 full-days face-to-face training session.

Statement of Participation

A statement of participation will be granted upon satisfactory attendance of the required training session.

For an additional cost of $125, participants can complete the corresponding assessment for this course as a recognised unit of study (CHCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide) towards the completion of Certificate IV in Mental Health.

Key Learnings

Key Learnings

  • Reduce immediate risk of suicide and increase safety Identify risk and protective factors, warning signs and points of change and explore ambivalence
  • Develop collaborative care plans
  • Recognise the limits of the workers’ role, when and how to refer to specialist assistance or facilitate links to further care
  • Ensure information related to suicidality is communicated effectively in the workplace
  • Stay healthy as a worker – ensure self-care and access to support services

Units of Competency

For an additional cost of $125, participants can complete the corresponding assessment for this course as a recognised unit of study (CHCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide) towards the completion of Certificate IV in Mental Health.

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