Free Online Course

Self-harm & Suicide Awareness & Prevention

This qualification is aimed at anyone seeking to improve their understanding and awareness of suicide and self-harm.

Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm & Suicide Awareness & Prevention

6-12 weeks (5-10 hours per week)

The free online course takes 6-12 weeks to complete.

This is based on 5-10 hours of weekly study.

100% government funded

HM Government fully funds the free course.

No fee, no card details, and no trial periods.

Unfunded cost £299

Save £299 on your accredited course.

Funded places are limited so enrol now to avoid missing out.

Accredited qualification

The level 2 qualification is accredited by NCFE CACHE or TQUK and regulated by Ofqual.

Certificate included

The Level 2 certificate is a record of achievement and your reward for completing a nationally recognised qualification.

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About this free online course

The knowledge you will gain in the free online self-harm and suicide prevention and awareness training course can be applied to a broad range of personal and professional situations.

You will explore many issues and topics and investigate the triggers that might cause someone to self-harm or attempt suicide, how to approach someone who may be self-harming or considering suicide, and the role of conversation in the prevention of self-harm and suicide as well as much more.

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification.

100% Online

Flexible distance learning allows you to study wherever you feel comfortable.

Expert Support

Learn in confidence with support from a qualified tutor throughout the course.

Development

Join thousands of learners in growing both professionally and personally.

Rates of suicide for the under 25s has increased in recent years for both males and females.

Source: Mental Health UK

Course content

Your free course is split into manageable units.

There are no exams. You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the course units below…

Suicide and self-harm awareness

Section 1: Understand what is meant by self-harm and suicide
Section 2: Understand the triggers which might cause someone to self-harm or attempt suicide
Section 3: Understand media and societal attitudes to self-harm and suicide

Recognising the signs of suicide and self-harm in individuals

Section 1: Signs, thoughts, feelings and behaviour
Section 2: Understand how to initially approach someone who may be self-harming or considering suicide

The principles of suicide and self-harm prevention

Section 1: Understand the role of conversation in the prevention of self-harm and suicide
Section 2: Understand the importance of family and friend support in the prevention of self-harm and suicide
Section 3: Know support and treatment options available to individuals and families concerning self-harm and suicide

Support for individuals when dealing with grief after suicide

Section 1: Understand the role of suicide prevention campaigns
Section 2: Understand the importance of encouraging healthy coping strategies
Section 3: Understanding grief following suicide and the impact it can have on individuals
Section 4: Understand the reach of grief following suicide
Section 5: Understand the importance of support for those affected by grief following suicide