February training update

In February, our training courses were taken 16,320 times, bringing the total number of times our training has been taken to 3,024,669.

Each instance represents someone gaining skills, confidence and language that can support a person who may be struggling. The feedback this month reflects just how meaningful that learning is across sectors.

Healthcare training – what you told us…

Learners highlighted the sensitivity, authenticity, and clarity of the scenarios, as well as the confidence they gained to have compassionate, direct conversations.

• “This training was well presented, factual, covered the topic of suicide in a sensitive manner, with all scenarios having an authentic feel to them. I appreciate the opportunity to complete this training and hope I am able to assist empathetically if the occasion arises.”
• “Open conversation noted in this training is so valid. Being able to ask direct questions about sensitive issues like suicide is quite commendable.”
• “Training has been interactive and very insightful. I would recommend this training especially for all staff members in health care.”
• “This is an awesome, precise and concise training which was logically put together to ensure that healthcare professionals like myself can see, say and signpost.”
• “Excellent training that gives health care professionals the confidence to know how to support colleagues, patients, carers who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts.”
• “This training was very thoughtful and professional with scenarios that were very realistic.”
• “Thanks for making this training user‑friendly and easy to understand. It is a great format and increased my confidence.”
• “The training was really insightful and thought‑provoking. I think this kind of training is crucial and I would definitely recommend it to my colleagues and friends.”
• “Brilliant training. Simple interactions, just being human and compassionate. Removing the stigma.”

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Suicide Awareness Training – what you told us…

Feedback emphasised how the training helps people recognise a wider range of signs, feel more prepared to ask directly about suicide, and understand the power of a clear, compassionate conversation.

• “This training was very helpful in recognising signs of suicide that are not just emotion/mood related. Like what someone is wearing, the state of their living space etc.”
• “This was a really clear and useful approach to conversations about suicide. The three scenarios were a fantastic way to illustrate different signs for concern and appropriate ways to find support and ensure the individual’s safety.”
• “I found this to be very thought‑provoking. I genuinely feel I could support somebody thinking about suicide and would no longer be afraid to ask the question.”
• “I really enjoyed the real‑life examples you gave. It was very beneficial to see how suicide can affect everyone in different ways.”
• “Having lived this kind of experience with my suicidal daughter, I found it thorough and empathetic. It was clear, concise and pointed out that a clear conversation can make all the difference.”
• “It’s an eye‑opener to hear the reasons for suicide and the people who can be affected. Saying the words ‘are you feeling suicidal?’ can be challenging, but now I know that it is essential to say.”
• “I thought this was a really good introduction to suicide prevention. I especially liked the scenario with the stranger at a bus stop as I think it’s sometimes hard to initiate that conversation.”
• “Thank you for this. Prior to now, I had no idea how to go about this topic. I can now talk about it freely. This course has simplified how to identify, how to engage meaningfully with someone struggling, and how to signpost them for help.”
• “I found watching the scenarios with the conversations taking place particularly helpful. Thank you.”

Every time someone takes one of our courses, it strengthens a community of people who feel more able to notice when someone is struggling and to offer support with confidence and compassion.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to learn with us in February and to everyone who continues to support our training.