What you'll learn in this expert session
Clinical A/Prof David Horgan provides insights into how depression can progress to suicide and the various factors that can increase suicide risk. He introduces a new online suicide prevention resource called ‘In Tough Times Text’, and explains how it was developed and how it can be used to save lives. In today’s digital world, text messages can be powerful and life-saving. This presentation provides an overview of depression and the problems in suicide prevention and looks at techniques that can be used by those who are supporting people who are at risk of death by suicide, including what to ask and what to say.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the commonest of depression leading to suicide and attempted suicide
- Recognise the key factors known to increase the risk of suicide
- Learn texting strategies and approaches family and friends can use to help a suicidal person
About the Expert
A/Prof David Horgan
Course curriculum
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How to complete this course
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Instructions
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Topic: A World-first Way for Family and Friends to Help a Suicidal Person
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Trigger Warning
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Summary and learning objectives
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Video lecture (5 mins)
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Quiz: test your learning (5 mins)
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Document your CPD here
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CPD Documentation and Reflection Activity Tool
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