Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for anyone who supports, encounters or cares for a young person including health care workers, school staff, family and youth group leaders.
What will the course cover?
During the session, you will learn more about the factors which might affect a young person’s mental health including stress and how to help them manage this. We will explore which groups are statistically at greater risk of taking their own life and the relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences, self-harm and suicide.
Through group activities and discussions, you will also learn how to identify the warning signs that a young person might be struggling and what might cause them to experience thoughts of taking their own life.
We will cover the different levels of suicidal ideation and the tools that can be used to help assess the level of risk and what support is needed. This will include how to create a safety plan with a young person and where to get additional support from locally and nationally.
How long does it last?
The course lasts 2.5 hours and includes videos, activities and group discussions.
How much does it cost?
This course is free for anyone who lives or works in Kent and Medway thanks to funding from KCC and Medway Council.
How is the course delivered?
The session is delivered online using Zoom.
When are the next training courses?
Training course dates are listed in our booking form.