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⚠️ Safety first
- You must take action to keep yourself and the person safe
- If you are concerned, get help immediately
❓ Understanding risk
It is not always easy to know how serious the risk is, but you should ask:
- Are they thinking about suicide?
- Do they have a plan?
- Do they have access to dangerous items (pills, weapons)?
- Are they planning to harm themselves?
🧠 Important understanding
- Even a small amount of information can help
- But it does not remove the risk
- All concerns must be taken seriously
👉 There is no such thing as a “suicide contract” that guarantees safety
🚫 Never ignore risk
- There is no “mild” or “major” risk that can be ignored
- Always take all signs seriously
❤️ Why people may feel this way
Some people may feel:
- They are a burden
- They should not be here
- They cost too much
- They depend on others too much
👉 These feelings are common, but not true
🧑🦽 Understanding vulnerability
People with:
- Disabilities
- Mental health issues
- Long-term conditions
👉 May need more support than others
💭 Stress and life pressures
People may be affected by:
- Money problems
- Housing
- Relationships
- Bullying
- Abuse
- Loss and grief
⏳ How long does a crisis last?
- There is no set time
- Feelings can come and go
- Time can help, but support is important
🧠 Understanding coping
- Some people cope differently
- Some recover faster than others
- Some may struggle for longer
🔍 The “way forward”
- People may feel stuck
- They cannot see a way forward
- Your role is to help them see options
⚠️ Important reality
- People may feel there is no end to their problems
- They may not know what will happen next
- They may feel unsure how to cope
🌟 Key message
- Every life matters
- Support can make a difference
- Listening and action are important
📞 Support services
- Samaritans
- Mind
- NHS
📊 2. POWERPOINT TRAINING VERSION
Slide 1: Title
Supporting to Prevent Suicide
Slide 2: Safety First
- Protect yourself and others
- Take immediate action if needed
Slide 3: Risk Assessment Questions
- Suicidal thoughts?
- Plan?
- Access to means?
- Immediate risk?
Slide 4: Important Principles
- All concerns are serious
- No risk level should be ignored
Slide 5: No Safety Guarantees
- No “contracts” can prevent suicide
- Always remain alert
Slide 6: Why People Feel This Way
- Feeling like a burden
- Feeling guilty
- Financial or social pressure
Slide 7: Vulnerable Groups
- Disabilities
- Mental health issues
- Long-term conditions
Slide 8: Life Stressors
- Relationships
- Money
- Abuse
- Loss
Slide 9: Crisis Duration
- No fixed time
- Can vary person to person
Slide 10: Coping Differences
- Everyone copes differently
- Some need more support
Slide 11: Supporting the Person
- Help them see options
- Encourage support
Slide 12: Key Message
- Every life matters
- Take all signs seriously
🧩 3. WORKBOOK / LEARNING TASKS
✏️ Activity 1: Identify Risk
List 4 questions you should ask when concerned about suicide.
✏️ Activity 2: True or False
- All suicidal thoughts should be taken seriously (✔️)
- Some risks can be ignored (❌)
- People may feel like a burden (✔️)
✏️ Activity 3: Reflection
Why is it important to take all warning signs seriously?
✏️ Activity 4: Scenario
👉 Someone says:
“I don’t see a way forward.”
What would you do?
✏️ Activity 5: Understanding People
List 3 reasons why someone may feel they are a burden.
📄 4. PRINTABLE HANDOUT VERSION
🧠 Suicide Prevention
- Take all concerns seriously
- Ask about risk
- Act to keep everyone safe
❓ Key Questions
- Are they thinking about suicide?
- Do they have a plan?
- Do they have access to harmful items?
⚠️ Important Rules
- Do not ignore warning signs
- There is no safe level of risk
- Act early
💭 Why people may feel this way
- Feeling like a burden
- Feeling hopeless
- Life pressures
⏳ Crisis
- No fixed time
- Support is important
🌟 Remember
- Every life matters
- Help people see a way forward
📞 Support
- Samaritans
- NHS
- Mind
🌟 FINAL MESSAGE
- Suicide prevention is about safety, awareness, and action
- You are not expected to fix everything
- You are expected to notice, listen, and respond
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