Target Group - Staff in Adult and Children's Services
• Be suicide alert – identify people who have thoughts of suicide
• Understand the reasons behind thoughts of suicide and the reasons for living
• Assess risk and safety – develop a plan to increase the safety of the person at risk of suicide
• Recognise invitations for help
• Recognise potential barriers of seeking help
• Offer support – recognise other important aspects of suicide prevention including life-promotion and self-care
• Effectively apply a suicide intervention model
• Link people with community resources