Why don’t we learn more about suicide – because the thought that we might have to
intervene scares us to death! What we know about suicide is, that it’s overwhelmingly
sad and painful for the surviving friends and families. Everyone should have a
foundational awareness of the risks and warning signs of suicide. This course is
recommended for those without formal mental health training. It is designed to
increase awareness of suicide and equip participants with information and basic skills
to support persons who are at high risk for suicide and to immediately recognize the
warning signs that a person is considering suicide. Discussions, demonstrations, and
scenarios will be used to facilitate learning. This is a foundational level course.