Conversations about Suicide
LEARN HOW TO HAVE THE CONVERSATION
In the MHFA Conversations about Suicide course, participants learn the skills and acquire the knowledge required to safely have a conversation with someone who may be thinking about suicide and how to connect them to appropriate assistance.
MHFA Conversations about Suicide course is an excellent stand alone MHFA course or as a companion to the 2 day Standard Adult Mental Health First Aid Course.
This excellent course has been endorsed by Suicide Prevention Australia, the national leadership organisation for the suicide prevention sector in Australia.
“I feel more confident now to take the steps to identify and respond to a person displaying ‘at risk of suicide’ behaviours.”
MHFA for the Suicidal Person Participant 2018
COURSE CONTENT
Facts on suicide in Australia
Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
First Aid Guidelines
Resources to help someone who is suicidal
Safety Planning
COURSE FORMAT
One 4-hour face-to-face group session
Please note this course is not designed as therapy or as a support group.
Should you require immediate support phone
13 11 14 Lifeline or
1300 659 467 The Suicide Call Back Service
Upskill Mental Health 