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Suicide Prevention

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for people working in primary and allied healthcare including psychiatrists, GPs, mental health nurses, clinical psychologists, counselors, social workers and occupational therapists as well as others who are interested in improving their knowledge in suicide prevention

Who offers the course?

The Brain and Mind Research Institute (BMRI)

Level of assumed/required knowledge

There are no formal prerequisites, however professional experience in a health and/or human service setting would be beneficial

Course overview

Concepts covered in the workshops and readings include:

  • Epidemiology and aetiology of suicide and self harm behaviours
  • Economic, social and personal costs of suicide and self harm
  • Effective programs and interventions
  • The role of the bystander and acting when faced with suicidal behaviour
  • Risk assessment and communication skills for working with people at risk of suicide
  • Communication skills for working with people bereaved by suicide
  • Evidence for need for postvention services
  • Reviewing various state and territory suicide prevention strategies
  • Emerging issues - social media, cyber-bullying and suicide and self harm

Course duration

4 full days including 2 weekend workshops (full day Saturday and half day Sunday) plus 1 full day Friday

How is the course assessed?

Participants are asked to prepare an opinion piece and a Pathways to Care intervention plan for their chosen workplace. Completing the assessment tasks is optional however participants will gain most from this short course if tasks are attempted

Can this course contribute to an academic degree?

Credit for this course may be awarded (at the discretion of the course coordinator) to students enrolling in the postgraduate program in Brain & Mind Sciences

Course delivery

Face to face workshops

Course cost

$3,300 (inc GST)

Course dates

16 March 2013 (9am-5pm)
17 March 2013 (9am-12:30pm)
27 April 2013 (9am-5pm)
28 April 2013 (9am-12:30pm)
7 June 2013 (9am-5pm)

Is this course accredited for CME points?

No

Further information and registration

For further information go to the BRMI website or view the course brochure. To register click here.

Contact person/Course coordinator

Postgraduate Office
T: 02 9114 4048
E:

Last updated

December 2012