Suicidal thoughts are much more common than people think. As MP Dean Russel put it, "If suicide was a virus, we would be on the hunt for a vaccine." However, huge stigma remains when talking about suicide. People might not view suicide as a workplace issue however employers have a legal duty of care to provide a safe working environment. The Hazards Campaign estimates that 650 work-related suicides happen every year in the UK. That equates to 10% of all suicides. As an employee, manager or HR professional, it can be an extremely difficult and emotional situation when a colleague discloses suicidal feelings. Our course is designed to build confidence in the team to have supportive conversations and to sensitively signpost to the appropriate services.
This is a 4-hour session to raise awareness of wellbeing and mental health, and for delegates to learn how to recognise and look after their own mental health.
What you’ll learn:
- The case for understanding the link between suicide and the workplace
- Roles, responsibilities and Duty of Care: the employer and the Mental Health First Aider
- The four attitudes towards suicide
- Supportive conversations: having the confidence to listen and signpost a colleague
- Knowing when to escalate and de-escalate
Price:
1/2 day in-house training for up to 12 delegates - £999 (+ VAT)
| Benefits for the Business | Benefits to the Delegate |
| Support the company’s well-being agenda | Build your confidence to listen to a difficult subject and sign post your colleague |
| Contribute to a safe workplace culture with open discussions | Understand different suicide attitudes to feel capable in escalating and de-escalating |
| Recognise the signs early before a serious escalation is required | Know how to take care of your own mental health and well-being |
| Strengthen the skills of your current Mental Health First Aiders by increasing their confidence | Have an appreciation for your company’s escalation procedure |
Get in touch to find out more.