Suicide Prevention Training

NHS England have recently launched a set of e-learning modules to train mental health practitioners, offering practical, evidence-based advice on how to recognise and support people in crisis, including those experiencing suicidal thoughts.

The course is designed for use across all roles and settings and is available for NHS staff, but also to those working in the voluntary, private and charity sectors. It builds on new ‘Staying Safe from Suicide’ national guidance issued by NHS England earlier this year, which marked a shift towards a more holistic, person-centred approach to suicide prevention, rather than risk prediction. Drawing on evidence and lived experience, the guidance is the foundation for the training, giving staff the tools to put this new approach into their daily work.

Click here to access the modules.