RAMHP - Mental Health First Aid for the Suicidal Person

A 4-hour suicide prevention community workshop open to anyone 18+.

The Mental Health First Aid for the Suicidal Person course will teach you how to identify, approach and support someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours using a practical, evidence based Action Plan. During this course, you will also have the opportunity to practise your new skills in a safe environment.

What will you learn?

• How to identify warning signs for suicide
• How to confidently support a person in crisis
• How to help the person stay safe
• How to connect someone to appropriate professional help.

Why attend an MHFA course?

Evaluations consistently show that MHFA training is associated with improved knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments and appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental illness. It is also associated with decreased stigma and an increase in help provided.
Enrol now, and learn how to provide mental health first aid to someone who is feeling suicidal.