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Suicide First Aid Lite

The programme teaches the individual to identify and give immediate support to a person in mental health crisis, who is contemplating or attempting suicide. The support would be given in the absence of a Suicide First Aider or mental health professional. The individual is given sufficient basic knowledge to enable them to cope until more qualified help arrives, and to exercise self-care. The programme promotes population-based suicide prevention and is therefore open to all.

Skills / Knowledge

  • Basic Action Planning
  • Basic Suicide Awareness
  • Basic Support In Suicide Crisis
  • Communication
  • Enhanced Personal Skills
  • Non-judgemental Listening

Issued on

August 6, 2024

Expires on

Does not expire

Earning Criteria

Required

course
The individual has learned key concepts in Suicide Prevention, including 3-stage suicide intervention approach with emphasis on First Aid. The individual has gained information that allows them to identify individuals that are at risk and how to approach them with a view to referring them to a Suicide First-Aider. The individual is familiar with the contents of the Suicide Safety Guide which includes a three-step approach to managing an individual at risk.