Training: Connections Link Life - Suicide Awareness Training

Short Description: Suicide Prevention Awareness Training Course

The connections courses give learners the knowledge and tools to understand that:

Mental Health can be fortified.
Suicide is preventable.
Everyone can help.
Life can be worth living.

Course Content:

Contributing factors that lead to poor mental health, emotional distress & suicide.
Understanding the role of mental health and emotions in relation to suicide prevention.
Connect 4-Way Model for helping persons experiencing emotional distress or suicide.
Tools and resources for support in your community.
The role of self-care and wellbeing in strengthening mental health and preventing suicide.

Duration: 1 x 3hr session (inc. online registration & comfort breaks)

Please note: This course explores mental health issues including suicide. It may not be suitable for anyone recently bereaved or affected by suicide. All participants must be over the age of 18 years to participate.

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