Suicide Prevention for Seniors Training
Would you know what to do if an older person you support was having thoughts of suicide? Generally, when we think of suicide, older adults don’t come to mind. But Australian men and women aged 85 and over have one of the highest age-specific suicide rates. Older adults are also the least likely to use mental health services. That’s where you come in. If you work with older people and would like to learn how to support someone experiencing thoughts of suicide, this program can provide the skills you need. Run by Anglicare and funded by the Australian Government, the Suicide Prevention for Seniors Program is for anyone who works with or supports older people. The Suicide Prevention for Seniors Program is QIP accredited against the Suicide Prevention Australia Standards. Your training will cover: warning signs of suicide common risk factors for the general population and older adults protective factors for the general population and older adults how to have a conversation with empathy how to identify whether someone is having thoughts of suicide non-clinical support ideas and how to refer on for professional support Online Training Online training is delivered via Zoom with a duration of 3 hours, and is […]
