Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention in Northern Ireland: Recognition, Response and Support

Purpose

To increase participants' understanding of self-harm and suicide within the Northern Ireland context and build confidence in recognising distress, having compassionate conversations, and responding appropriately through support, signposting and escalation.

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the Northern Ireland context for self-harm and suicide prevention, including key strategies, policies and support services.
• Develop an understanding of the experiences, warning signs, risk factors and protective factors associated with self-harm and suicide.
• Recognise when someone may be experiencing emotional distress and respond appropriately through support, signposting and escalation.
• Identify approaches confidence in having compassionate conversations about self-harm and suicide and know where to access further help and resources.

Audience

All Health and Social Care staff

Method

Online or face to face delivery

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