Managing Youth Suicide and Self-Injury (Non-Suicidal Self-Injury)
This interactive workshop teaches participants the skills and information to support youth suicide, suicide attempt behaviours and self-injury (NSSI).
Description
Aim
This workshop will provide information about youth suicide, suicide attempt behaviours and self-injury (Non-Suicidal Self-Injury). Participants will develop an understanding, skills and the confidence to recognise, assess and respond to young people at risk of suicide and those who engage in Non-Suicidal Self-Injury. We will explore further how to distinguish between suicidal behaviours and NSSI. We will also learn how to develop safety plans for at-risk young people.
Overview and Learning Intentions
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Understand risk and protective factors for suicidal behaviours, and for NSSI. Identify high-risk population groups
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Understand best practices for crisis intervention and support
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Apply evidence-based depression and suicide risk screening tools
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Apply support and safety plans including counselling about access to lethal means
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Develop office and school protocols for management of suicide and NSSI crises
Let's Get Real
1. Working with people experiencing mental health and addiction needs
3. Working with whānau
4. Working within communities
7. Maintaining professional and personal development
Facilitated by Dr Annette Beautrais
PhD
Annette is New Zealand's most experienced suicidologist, an academic who has been studying suicide research and prevention, and teaching about suicide prevention for more than 30 years. She has worked in New Zealand and internationally, has published extensively and has won international awards for her research. Currently Annette is Senior Advisor, Suicide Prevention, Te Wai Pounamu, Health NZ and Suicide Prevention Coordinator, South Canterbury. In addition, she works as an educator and consultant to a range of organisations, and runs training programmes in suicide prevention throughout the country. Annette has worked with the World Health Organisation and served on the board of the International Association for Suicide Prevention.
Workshop Type: Introductory | Workshop Level: Five | Catering: Refreshments and light lunch provided
Terms and Conditions
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Cancellations made up to 10 working days before a workshop will incur a $39 service fee.
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Cancellations (or non-attendance) made 10 working days or less will not be refunded and the full workshop fee will be charged.
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No fee applies if you are able to find a replacement participant.
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MHERC reserves the right to cancel a workshop at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient registrations.
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Only one person may view a webinar session per registration.
Please read our full Terms and Conditions before registering.