Learning Objectives:

• Explore the statistics for suicide in England
• Understand depression and other mental health problems and how they are linked to suicide
• Look at drug and alcohol use in relation to suicide
• Become skilled at knowing the risk factors and warning signs for suicide
• Know what to do and what not to do if someone is suicidal
• Learn to employ non-judgmental listening
• Find out how to respond to and help a suicidal person
• Explore the best ways to look after yourself when doing this kind of work