The Office for National Statistics recently reported that the suicide rates in the UK were the highest they have been in nearly 17 years with men representing 3/4 of all reported suicide. The suicide rates amongst young people aged between 10-24 years old is also increasing at an alarming rate. There are predictions that suicide rates may increase with COVID 19 lockdowns creating more isolating, joblessness, anxiety and uncertainty. 

This course aims to explore what may be  signs that someone is suicidal or having suicidal thoughts , understand what you can do to help someone who may be suicidal and understand what you can do to help yourself if you are suicidal. We will also consider who and where you can go  to for help both locally and in the wider community