Objective(s)

To equip healthcare professionals with the attitudes, skills and knowledge to help a suicidal person

Course Outline

Adapting the “ASIST” (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) model by LivingWorks Education in Calgary, Canada, the workshop will cover:

• Attitudes and knowledge about suicide and suicidal behaviour
• Suicidal risk assessment
• The suicide intervention model
• Suicide intervention resources in the community


Methodology

Lectures, observation, supervised simulation experiences and role-plays


For Whom / Pre-requisites

Medical social workers, social workers, paramedics, nurses, doctors, police officers, counsellors

Person-to-Contact:      Ms Jinny Tan
Contact no:                    6326 6754
Fax:                                 6327 9507
Email:                            jinny.tan.k.n@sgh.com.sg

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