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Suicide Prevention and Awareness 2 Day Course

Deeper Insight, Greater Confidence, Stronger Impact.

Suicide prevention isn’t just about reacting in a crisis, it’s about noticing the early signs, creating safer spaces, and having the confidence to lead conversations that could change, or even save, a life.

The BRAVE Suicide Awareness and Prevention course takes everything from our 1-day training, and goes further: more time, more depth, more practice. You leave not just aware but equipped.

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The Difference Between Knowing and Being Ready is Practice

This 2-day CPD-accredited course is for those in leadership, safeguarding, or frontline support roles who want to deepen their skills and feel truly prepared.

You’ll build on core awareness and leave with he ability to:

  • Understand suicide risk in context – occupational, social, and systemic
  • Spot subtle warning signs and missed cues
  • Lead direct, compassionate conversations with confidence
  • Build robust, collaborative safety plans
  • Challenge common myths and stigma with clarity

You’ll also take part in guided discussions, case study analysis, and practical roleplays – learning not just what to do, but how to do it.

eLearning Course
In Person Course

Why This Matters

  • Over 7,000 people die by suicide in the UK each year – that’s one life lost each hour
  • Suicide is the leading cause of death for adults under 35 in the UK, and the risk is even higher in frontline, caring and manual professions
  • 1 in 11 working adults are experiencing suicidal thoughts, yet most aren’t receiving mental health support
  • The first person someone opens up to is rarely a therapist, it’s someone they already know and trust.
  • In those moments, confidence buys time. Compassion builds trust. Both can save a life.

Who is This Course For?

This course is designed for people who carry responsibility for others – formally or informally – and what to approach suicide prevention with confidence, skill, and care. It’s especially relevant for:

  • Safeguarding leads, wellbeing coordinators, and pastoral staff
  • HR professionals and senior managers handling complex or high-risk conversations
  • Social care professionals, mentors, and youth workers in frontline or advisory roles
  • Anyone ready to move beyond awareness into confident, real-world application

Learn Together: In-Person Training

This two-day course goes beyond awareness, providing a comprehensive, practical learning experience. Participants will leave with he confidence and skills to support individuals in crisis, apply intervention techniques, and contribute to a proactive suicide prevention culture.

In-Person Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Gain an in-depth understanding of suicide risk factors – Explore societal, psychological, and workplace-related influences on suicide
  • Recognise high-risk individuals – Develop advanced skills to identify distress signals through behaviour, speech, and non-verbal cues
  • Have supportive, structured conversations – Learn a proven framework for talking about suicide safely and effectively
  • Apply intervention models in real time – Gain confidence through guided role-play and case study exercises
  • Develop safety plans and referral pathways – Work through live scenarios to practice creating realistic, actionable safety plans
  • Challenge common misconceptions – Break down societal stigma and understand suicide
  • Implement workplace and community support strategies – Learn practical steps to create a culture of prevention and resilience
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Learn at Your Pace: Online Course

This course is designed for managers, HR professionals, frontline workers, and mental health champions who want to develop confidence in suicide prevention. It is particularly beneficial for organisations looking to integrate suicide awareness and intervention strategies into their workplace culture.

Online Course Objectives

Part 1: eLearning (Self-Paced)

The first part of the course is a self-paced eLearning module, covering the foundational knowledge needed for suicide prevention. This includes:

  • Understanding suicide statistics and trends – Learn the scope of the issue and why prevention is critical
  • Recognising suicide risk factors – Explore the societal, psychological, and workplace contributors to suicide
  • Identifying warning signs – Learn how to recognise emotional, verbal, and behavioural indicators of stress
  • Addressing stigma and misconceptions – Challenge myths and understand the reality of suicide risk

Part 2: Live Seminars (Two 3-hour Sessions)

After completing the eLearning module, participants will attend two interactive seminars that focus on practical application and intervention skills. These sessions include:

  • Engaging in structured role-play exercises – Gain confidence in initiating supportive conversations
  • Creating personalised safety plans – Learn how to help individuals develop practical crisis management strategies
  • Exploring real-world case studies – Apply knowledge to realistic scenarios in a group setting
  • Developing action plans for the workplace – Learn how to implement suicide prevention strategies in an organisational setting
Find Out More

View our full range of suicide prevention courses that are available for businesses and other organisations throughout the United Kingdom.

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