Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
Define self-harm
Outline what suicidal thoughts and behaviours are
Identify patterns of self-harm in different adult populations
Recognise common risk and protective factors for self-harming behaviours
Identify where appropriate interventions can help in care pathways for people who self-harm
Explain how to take care of yourself when dealing with someone who is self-harming or suicidal
Who is This Session For?
This session is aimed at all frontline staff. Those of you on the frontline are often the first point of contact. You may be first responders for someone who self-harms.
There are also other people who will come into frequent contact with those who self-harm, even if it they do not always realise it.
This is usually, but not always, because of their professional status or job.
Professional job role
Primary care staff
Social services/social care staff
Paramedics and Ambulance
Emergency health staff
Community pharmacists
Counsellors
Police officers
Prison officers
Fire fighters
Third sector organisations
Job centre staff
Faith leaders
Academic staff
All frontline staff have a key role in the care of those who self-harm. Working on the frontline you therefore need the knowledge, skills and attitudes to support people who self-harm and or are at risk of suicide. The competencies we will learn about in this session, will support compassionate and supportive evidence-based care. Such care may be delivered through first response, referral or sign-posting.
