Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention

This workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skills and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide.

This workshop provides practical tools for health professionals managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations including the acute suicidal crisis, care after a suicide attempt and assisting families experiencing suicide bereavement. This program combines online interactive sessions, case discussion and self-directed learning modules.

Topics:

• Suicide and Stigma 
• The Suicidal Crisis 
• Acute Management 
• After the attempt 
• Bereaved by Suicide 

Audience 

• Multi-disciplinary: GPs, GP Registrars, Psychologists, Social Workers, Mental Health Nurses and other Mental Health Professionals Learning

Numbers are limited so register early to avoid disappointment.

Registrations will be from 8:30am for a 9am sharp start.

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Learning outcomes:

By the end of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively 
• Develop a collaborative safety plan 
• Implement a team approach to treatment planning 
• Provide effective management following a suicide attempt