Self-Harm, Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Self-harm is the act of deliberately causing harm to yourself without the intent to commit suicide. By gaining an understanding, preventative measures can be put in place to protect those that are self-harming from future problems.

Course Description

This course has been designed to examine all the areas surrounding these sensitive topics. Learners will discover how to recognise the signs of self-harm and suicidal thoughts, as well as how to approach an individual they believe is experiencing this. They will look at managing and minimising self-harm risk, and finally, how to support individuals dealing with grief after suicide.

Modules Covered

1 - Introduction to suicide and self-harm awareness

2 - Recognising the signs of suicide and self-harm in individuals

3 - Principles of suicide and self-harm prevention

4 - Support for individuals when dealing with grief after suicide

Accreditation

Fully Accredited

This course is nationally accredited!

We are partnered with the nation's leading colleges and training providers across the United Kingdom. This means many of our qualifications, including this one, are nationally recognised.

This course is nationally accredited! It has been quality checked by an external awarding body to ensure you get the best possible results.

Benefits

Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2
Establish a long-standing career pathway within the education or health and social care sectors.
Increase your awareness of this sensitive topic during a time when mental health is of vital concern.
Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college.