Course Overview
This course is designed to build understanding, confidence, and awareness around self-harm and suicide, helping learners respond sensitively and appropriately when supporting individuals at risk.
Suitable for a wide range of learners, the course explores why self-harm and suicide occur, how to recognise warning signs, and the principles of early intervention and prevention. It provides practical insight that can be applied across many personal and professional contexts, including education, health and social care, safeguarding roles, voluntary work, and family support.
You will examine common myths and misconceptions, explore contributing factors such as mental health and life circumstances, and understand how to respond safely, ethically, and responsibly. The course also addresses the emotional impact of suicide, helping learners understand grief and bereavement and how best to support those affected.
Delivered fully online, this flexible course allows learners to study at their own pace, from anywhere, making it accessible alongside work, caring responsibilities, or other commitments. While the subject matter is sensitive, content is presented in a supportive, educational manner, focused on awareness, prevention, and positive intervention.
This course is ideal for anyone seeking to improve their knowledge, confidence, and ability to respond appropriately to challenging and potentially life-saving situations.
Entry Requirements:
No formal qualifications are required
Course Highlights
Course Units
• Introduction to suicide and self-harm awareness
• Recognising the signs of suicide and self-harm in individuals
• Principles of suicide and self-harm prevention
• Supporting individuals dealing with grief after suicide
Course Breakdown
Course Structure
This course is delivered fully online, allowing learners to study flexibly at a time and pace that suits them. Learning materials include written content, activities, and assessments designed to support understanding and reflection. There are no classroom sessions or exams, and all assessment is completed remotely. Learners can access the course from anywhere with an internet connection, making it ideal for those balancing work, caring responsibilities, or other commitments. Due to the sensitive nature of the topic, learners are encouraged to take breaks and access support if needed.
Progression & Next Steps
After completing this course, learners can progress onto other Phoenix Future Skills online courses in mental health, safeguarding, wellbeing, or care-related subjects. You may also choose to explore courses at Hull College to gain further qualifications and practical skills for roles in health, education, or support services.