Workplace Suicide Prevention

This Workplace Suicide Prevention online training course explores suicide risk, recognizing and responding supportively to someone who may be experiencing a suicidal crisis, connecting them with appropriate help, and contributing to a safer, more supportive workplace.

Course Learning Objectives

By taking this online Workplace Suicide Prevention course, the user will learn:

• Why suicide prevention is relevant to workplace health, safety and well-being
• To identify workplace and personal factors that may contribute to suicide risk
• To recognize potential warning signs that someone may be experiencing a suicidal crisis
• How to initiate a supportive conversation and ask directly about suicide when concerned
• Appropriate actions to take when a person may be at immediate risk
• How employers, managers, supervisors, and employees can contribute to suicide prevention
• To locate relevant crisis resources and workplace supports in the United States and Canada

Course Outline

This online Workplace Suicide Prevention course is made up of the following sections:

1. Understanding Workplace Suicide Prevention
2. Risk Factors, Protective Factors, and Warning Signs
3. Recognizing and Responding to a Potential Crisis
4. Building a Suicide-Prevention-Supportive Workplace
5. Workplace Scenarios

Course Audience

This Workplace Suicide Prevention online training course was designed for all employees.

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