This session is intended for health and social care professionals who work with young people and children at risk of suicide.

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:30 - 11:00 

The training applies a holistic perspective to understanding the prevalence, experiences, and challenges associated with young people affected by suicidality and death by suicide.

Objectives

• Identify young people who are risk of suicide, self-harm and self-injury, including the links between these behaviours and the misuse of drugs and alcohol

• influence of gender, culture, sexuality, age, and other social factors

• Identify specific strategies to reduce risks of suicide self-injury for adults and young people

• Understand some of the cultural, religious, and social factors which contribute to the high rate of suicide among Asian women

• Understand the experiences of children and young people who self-harm and are at risk of suicide

• Identify safeguarding issues and strategies for interagency management of suicide risks and undertaking risk assessments

The session will be led by Marcia Rice.

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