Self Harm & Suicide Prevention
Self harm and suicide prevention training helps your team give effective, person-centred care to people who self-harm or are at risk of suicide. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers.
About the course
Care for people who self-harm or are at risk of suicide
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Recognise the impact of mental health conditions
- Be aware of the different types of mental illness
- Be aware of the legislation underpinning Mental Health Care
- Understand how factors may trigger mental illness
- Understand why people might self-harm
- Know what to do in the event of someone self-harming
- Understand why people might attempt or commit suicide
- Recognise the warning signs of a suicide attempt
- Know what to do if you find someone attempting suicide
- Recognise how suicide can impact communities and families
- Know how to plan effective, person-centred care for people who self-harm or at risk of suicide
- Know how to complete effective handovers
- Know how to report incidents effectively
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Mental Health
- What is mental health?
- Facts and statistics
- Types of mental health conditions
Legislation
- Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA)
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
- Mental Health Act 1983 (Amended 2007) (MHA)
- Equality Act 2000
Causes of Mental Health Conditions
- Causes
- Genetic factors
- Physical factors
- Psychological factors
- Social and environmental factors
Self-Harm
- Self-harm
- Why people self harm
- What to do if you suspect someone is self-harming
- What to do if you discover someone self harming
- How to help someone engaging in non-suicidal self-harm
- Coping strategies
- Effects of self-harm
Suicide
- Why people take their own lives
- Passive and active ideation
- How to help
- What won’t help
- Urgent situations
- Seeking professional help
- If the person has already harmed themselves
- Looking after yourself
- Effects of suicide
Case Studies
- Suicide clusters
- Paula Yates
- Ernest Hemingway
Care Planning
- Assessments
- Care plans
- Risk management plans
- Information
- Interventions for self-harm
- Harm reduction
- Treating associated health conditions
Handovers
- What is a handover?
- Responsibility for handover
- Designated time for handovers
- Recording handover information
Reporting Incidents
- Understanding
- Effective reporting
- Case studies
Keep exploring
Related children’s services courses
These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team.
How long is the Self Harm & Suicide Prevention course?
It runs as a half day – 3 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. Certificates are valid for 1 year, so plan refresher training before they expire.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care settings, charities & faith groups, colleges & adult education, sports clubs, community groups. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Self Harm & Suicide Prevention training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our children’s services training range. Also explore behaviour management training and mental health training.