Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness
Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness
To commemorate National Suicide Prevention Month, CHL is offering this Umatter® training free of charge.
About this Training:
In this workshop, participants learn basic knowledge and skills of suicide prevention, including societal myths and attitudes, use of sensitive language, risk factors and warning signs, protective factors, considerations for populations at risk, and local and national resources for help. This learning exchange includes a discussion of best practices for suicide prevention in your organization or community setting.
Who should attend: Anyone interested in learning more about suicide prevention
Objectives of Training:
● Decrease stigma in talking about mental health and create safe spaces for these conversations
● Identify risk factors and warning signs of suicide and protective factors to promote resiliency
● Understand your role as a suicide prevention helper in your school, community, and workplaces
● Increase comfort level in talking about death in general and specifically suicide