AIMS
To recognise the signs that a person may attempt to take their own life
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand that Mental Health problems are common
- Be aware of Legislation in place to protect people with Mental Health Conditions
- Recognise some causes of Mental Health Conditions
- Understand why some people choose to Self-Harm
- Understand what is meant by Suicide Ideation
- Recognise different types of Suicide Ideation
- Be aware of some reasons why people Ideate around Suicide
- Recognise some common Warning Signs of Suicide Ideation
- Be aware of some treatments for Suicide Ideation
- Recognise ways to help a person who is Ideating
- Know what to do in Urgent Situations
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Mental Health
- History of Mental Health
- What is Mental Health?
- Talking about Mental Health
Self-Harm
- What is Self-Harm?
- Recognising Self-Harm
- Why People Self-Harm
- Actions to Take
- Providing Support and Assistance
- Coping Strategies
Legislation
- The Mental Health Act
- The Mental Capacity Act
Suicide Ideation
- What is Suicide Ideation?
- Types of Suicide Ideation
- Why do People Ideate?
- Warning Signs
- Treatment
- How to Help
Causes of Mental Health Conditions
- Genetic Factors
- Physical Factors
- Psychological Factors
- Social Factors
Suicide
- Why People Take Their Own Lives
- How to Help
- Things That Won't Help
- Urgent SItuations
- Scenarios
