Mental Health First Aid - Conversations About Suicide

Join us at the YMCA Springfield Lakes Community Centre for a workshop to learn how to provide mental health first aid to someone who is feeling suicidal.

This workshop will be facilited by Damien Russell - Clinical Lead /Mental health and Specialised services for West Moreton Health, Ipswich Hospital

The Mental Health First Aid - Conversations About Suicide course will teach you how to identify, approach and support someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours using a practical, evidence based Action Plan. You will also have the opportunity to practise your new skills in a safe environment.

This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.

Note: This course is not a therapy or a support group. This course is not recommended for individuals recently bereaved by suicide.

• This is a 4 hour workshop suitable for any adult that will cover the following:*How to identify warning signs for suicide
• How to confidently support a person in crisis
• How to help the person stay safe
• How to connect someone to appropriate professional help