Suicide is not an easy topic to discuss. But with its growing prevalence in the workplace, it’s an important one to address. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workplace suicides have been steadily increasing over the past decade, and some occupations are more at risk than others. It’s important to be aware of the risk factors and warning signs for suicide so you can be better prepared to help a colleague in need.
This course on Suicide Awareness for the Workplace is designed to raise awareness and help you recognize when a colleague may need help. You will learn about suicide risk factors, warning signs, and how to support at-risk individuals you may encounter in your workplace. We’ll also provide you with different resources for suicide prevention and coping with suicide. In the Files tab of this course page, you will find printable resources.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the risk factors for suicidal ideation and suicide
- Discuss the warning signs that someone is contemplating suicide
- Analyze how mental health awareness benefits the workplace
- Recall the steps to intervene when someone is in crisis
Skills you’ll gain
Assessment Of Suicide RiskRisk AwarenessWorkplace SafetyWorkplace WellnessSuicide WatchSuicide InterventionWhat You'll Learn
- Identify the risk factors for suicidal ideation and suicide
- Recognize the warning signs that someone is contemplating suicide
- Analyze how mental health awareness benefits the workplace
- Recall the steps to intervene when someone is in crisis
- Reach out to and support at-risk colleagues you may encounter at work
- Locate reliable resources for suicide prevention and coping with suicide
Key Takeaways
- Workplace suicides have been steadily increasing over the past decade according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and some occupations are more at risk than others.
- Being aware of suicide risk factors and warning signs helps you be better prepared to help a colleague in need.
- Mental health awareness can support and benefit the workplace.
- The course provides resources for suicide prevention and for coping with suicide, including printable resources in the Files tab of the course page.
- Knowing the steps to intervene equips you to respond when someone is in crisis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is designed for anyone in the workplace who wants to raise their awareness and recognize when a colleague may need help, so they can be better prepared to support at-risk individuals they may encounter at work.
What topics does this course cover?
The course covers suicide risk factors, warning signs and workplace stressors, how mental health awareness supports the workplace, reaching out to someone who may be at risk, and identifying reliable resources and responding to suicide.
What skills will I gain from this course?
You will build skills in assessment of suicide risk, risk awareness, workplace safety, workplace wellness, suicide watch, and suicide intervention.
Are there any downloadable materials with this course?
Yes. In the Files tab of the course page you will find printable resources for suicide prevention and coping with suicide.
What lessons are included in the course?
Lessons include an Introduction, Suicide Risk Factors, Suicide Warning Signs and Workplace Stressors, How Can Mental Health Awareness Support our Workplace?, Reaching Out to Someone Who May Be at Risk, Identifying Reliable Resources and Responding to Suicide, and a Conclusion.
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Suicide is a topic that touches the lives of many people, and every suicide is a tragedy. The most recent statistics available from the National Institute of Mental Health indicate that suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the United States and the third leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 15 and 24. Globally, the World Health Organization's most recent statistics lists suicide as the fourth leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 15 and 29. This course on suicide awareness for the workplace is designed to raise awareness. You will learn about suicide risk factors, warning signs, and how to support at-risk individuals you may encounter in your workplace. We'll also provide you with different resources for suicide prevention and coping with suicide. In the files tab of this course page, you will find printable resources. Let's start with identifying risk factors.
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