CW: This page and these courses will discuss suicide and symptoms of mental illness, which may be triggering for some. Please keep yourself safe and should you need to.
Suicide can affect anyone, and knowing how to recognise signs of distress, start a conversation and connect someone with support can make a real difference.
The Suicide Safe University Commitment aims to reduce the risk and impact of suicide across the University community through prevention, intervention and postvention. These resources provide opportunities to develop awareness, knowledge and confidence in responding to suicide and suicidal distress.
A range of in-person training, guidance and free online courses is available, covering suicide prevention, having conversations about suicide, and supporting people in different circumstances and communities. Courses include general suicide awareness, supporting someone in a public place, and specific training focused on autism and LGBTQ+ experiences.
Whether looking to develop a basic understanding or build greater confidence in supporting others, there are resources to suit different levels of knowledge and experience.
Suicide Awareness Interactive Online Courses
The Zero Suicide Alliance (ZSA) is a UK based suicide awareness and prevention initiative hosted by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and charitably funded via Mersey Cares NHS Charity. It is an excellent interactive resource providing free training to anyone.