Suicidal Feelings

You’ve likely been in a situation where you’ve noticed somebody acting strange and withdrawn. Maybe you suspect that they are sad, or they need someone to talk to. And if you’ve tried, and they tell you, verbally or physically, that they want to be left alone it’s natural to avoid the subject in case you make it worse. But actually, doing that is probably the wrong thing to do.

Sometimes people become so overwhelmed with a problem in their life that they contemplate intentionally taking their own life. It’s a horrible situation, and people don’t like talking about it. But many people suffering with suicidal thoughts haven’t decided they definitely want to die. This means knowing how to talk about suicide, however uncomfortable it may be, can save someone’s life. This course is designed to help.

We know, it’s a tricky subject to approach, but someone must start the conversation when lives are at risk. We’ve tried to make the course as sympathetic as possible, and we follow a suicidal character throughout, who, one step at a time, gets through it with some help from his friends and family. Anyone that has ever felt low and has sought help, or anyone that has given help to someone else can relate to that experience.

In addition to our exquisite animation, there is some interactivity within the course to help keep learners engaged, with clickable areas to follow different tips to lead the conversation. We’ve also provided the whole course as a colourful workbook for learners to take away and study at their leisure when they’re no longer online. This helps keep these tips at the forefront of their minds.