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Professionals > Training > Self-harm, Suicide Awareness > Suicide Awareness

Suicide Awareness

Date/Time

24/05/2023 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

This bite-size session, ‘Suicide awareness in children and young people’, will explore some of the key issues such as risk factors, information from policy, latest research and support services available. Delegates will listen to the voices of parents who have tragically lost a child through suicide.

The session will look at confidence levels relating to asking the question, ‘Are you feeling suicidal?’ and understanding how to respond in this situation.

**This bite-size course will be delivered via Zoom. You will receive confirmation of the Zoom call via email one day prior to the course start date**

Please email Tonyn@mya.org.uk if you have any questions about this course.

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