The Level 2 Award in Suicide Awareness provides an essential introduction to understanding the scale and context of suicide in the UK, the stigma surrounding it, and the key risk factors associated with suicidal thoughts and behaviours. The qualification emphasises the important message that suicide is preventable and builds learners’ awareness of how difficult circumstances can affect mood, thinking and behaviour.
Through this course, you will explore how challenging situations can lead to negative thoughts and feelings, how suicidal thoughts may develop, and how to recognise when someone may be at risk. It offers valuable knowledge for anyone wanting to better understand suicide awareness in personal or professional contexts.
This course is suitable for individuals who:
- Want to develop a basic understanding of suicide risk and prevention
- Work or volunteer in roles where supporting others may be required
- Wish to build confidence in recognising when someone may be struggling
- Are interested in expanding their knowledge as part of wider personal or professional development
If you want to increase your awareness of suicidal risk factors and understand how difficult circumstances can impact wellbeing, this qualification offers a clear and accessible starting point.
If you or someone you know is currently in crisis, please contact local emergency services or a helpline such as Samaritans (116 123 in the UK) for immediate support.
