Suicide & Self Harm

Overview

Deliberate Self-Harm is now a major problem in the UK, where it currently accounts for about 10% of health service admissions. At the same time there is a government-led focus on reducing the suicide rate (in men under 50 suicide is the largest killer) in the UK by a fifth. How do we differentiate between active suicidal behaviour and DSH? How can we think and intervene helpfully in a range of such situations? This one day course will focus on the whole spectrum of DSH/Suicidal behaviour, to increase confidence in working with this challenging client group.

Who is Suicide & Self Harm aimed at?

All those working with young people & adults, especially (but not exclusively) men, at risk of suicidal thoughts and/or self harm

Course Length

1 day

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, participants will have:

• a clear understanding of the difference between DSH and active suicidal behaviour

• enhanced current risk assessment skills

• an understanding of some of the causes of DSH

• evidence based responses

•  Ways of generating hope

• understanding of the psychological impact on staff