We’re completing Suicide Awareness Training during the Month of Hope (10th September – 10th October)

✅ Rochdale and District Mind are pledging that every member of our staff will complete the Zero Suicide Alliance Suicide Awareness Training during the Month of Hope (10th September – 10th October)

💡We’re also encouraging others who can to take the course alongside us:

Suicide Awareness Training ➡️ An in depth suicide awareness training session which takes 30 minutes to complete. It will equip you with the skills and confidence to ask someone if they are thinking about suicide.

Take the training here

Please exercise caution when taking this course, it is a heavy subject matter, and we encourage everyone who it taking it to take breaks when needed, and to have a period of reflection afterwards.

What is the training?

It was created by Zero Suicide Alliance and shared by NHS Greater Manchester to share during their Month of Hope (10th September – 10th October). Below is more information about the training:

About the training

Our Suicide Awareness Training is a short, free, online course that can be taken by anyone who wants to learn basic suicide awareness and prevention skills.

We believe suicide is preventable and we know that sometimes all it takes to save a life is a conversation.

Who it’s for

The training is aimed at anyone aged 16 and over who wants to know what to do if they’re ever in a situation where someone they know or see may be struggling with thoughts of suicide.

What you’ll learn

The training will take you through:

suicide risk factors
suicide warning signs
coached scenarios sharing approaches for how you can talk to someone you’re worried about
videos from people sharing real experiences
where to find information about available support

At the end of the course, you’ll get a training certificate to download.

We hope through the training, more people will feel equipped and confident to talk to someone who may be struggling.

How long it takes to complete

This is a short online course that can be taken at your own pace. You can choose the parts of the course that you interact with. We recommend allowing yourself at least 30 minutes. Followed by 30 minutes reflection period.