About the training
Our Suicide Awareness Training is a short, free, online course that can be taken by anyone who wants to learn basic suicide awareness and prevention skills.
We believe suicide is preventable and we know that sometimes all it takes to save a life is a conversation.
Who it's for
The training is aimed at anyone aged 16 and over who wants to know what to do if they’re ever in a situation where someone they know or see may be struggling with thoughts of suicide.
What you'll learn
The training will take you through:
- suicide risk factors
- suicide warning signs
- coached scenarios sharing approaches for how you can talk to someone you’re worried about
- videos from people sharing real experiences
- where to find information about available support
At the end of the course, you’ll get a training certificate to download.
We hope through the training, more people will feel equipped and confident to talk to someone who may be struggling.
How long will it take
This is a short online course that can be taken at your own pace. You can choose the parts of the course that you interact with. We recommend allowing yourself at least 30 minutes.
Version 2 of this training launched on 10 September 2024. This training replaces the Suicide Awareness Training launched in 2017.
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Funded by
This training update was made possible by Mersey Cares (Mersey Cares NHS Charity). Charity registration no (1191576); funded by NHS Charities Together.
Acknowledgements
We would like to acknowledge the contributions, advice and guidance provided by staff members from the following organisations:
- Grahams Construction
- Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Samaritans
We would like to thank the video contributions provided by:
- Angela Samata
- Sangeeta Mahajan
- Johnny Benjamin
This training was developed with Dynamic Business Services.