Calm Suicide Prevention Brisbane, Australia

1 Day Calm Suicide Prevention Training Brisbane or Townsville, workshops are offered to everyone in the workplace, industry, and community.

Adaptable to health and community workers (e.g., Support Workers, Youth Workers, Aged Care Workers, Case Workers, Guidance Officers, etc.), business, corporate, and education sectors, as well as individuals from the wider community seeking to develop skills to identify and help those at risk, the training is offered.

The death of an employee by suicide due to their work environment can lead to a snowball effect for the company. As a result of this negative impact, not only can other employees suffer mental health issues, but unplanned absences, staff turnover, and errors in work can also occur.

Through suicide prevention training, people develop skills and knowledge needed to identify suicide risks, offer immediate support, and link them with resources.

It is possible to train businesses’ staff on how to recognise at-risk employees and how to provide them with the service they need if they are in danger of suicide. People in organizations are usually trained by HR staff, supervisors or managers, or peer supporters. However, anyone in an organisation can potentially be trained in what is called CALM suicide prevention training. Participants of this course will observe changes in mood and behaviour in others and may be able to connect them with help.  Occasionally, managers can perform this role, but an administrative assistant or trusted colleague can also succeed in this role.

There is a maximum attendance of 15, and a minimum attendance of 10 for this course

Absolutely, we are offering 1 Day CALM Suicide Prevention Training Brisbane, and Townsville.

Data on injuries and deaths related to the workplace are well known to safety professionals; however, they do not often consider how mental health contributes to injuries and fatalities. In addition, psychosocial hazards at work have not received much attention.

Occupational suicide risk is detailed in the Evidence Check published by Sax Institute:

Agribusiness: Agricultural workers and farmers seem to be particularly vulnerable to the increased access to lethal means.

As a group, veterinarians have consistently shown a much higher suicide risk than other healthcare professionals, with a suicide rate twice that of other health disciplines and four times that of the general public. 80% of veterinarian suicides in Australia involve self-poisoning due to increased access to lethal means.

Doctors: Women are more likely to die by suicide than men, with self-poisoning being the most common method. In both groups, relationship problems tended to be the most reported life events prior to suicide.

Nursing and Midwifery: In comparison to other occupations, nurses and midwives are at a greater risk of suicide. In addition, as traditionally feminised roles, occupational gender norms and perceived stigma were noted as possible risk factors for male nurses and midwives.

Emergency Services: Research on the suicide rates of emergency services are relatively scarce in Australia.

Law Enforcement: There is an increased risk of suicidality among police and correctional workers in international studies, with suicide rates in the US up to 69 percent higher than the general population – however Australasian studies have found no significant increase in police suicide rates. Correctional officers, however, face an increased risk.

Construction: Earlier Australian studies showed that lower-skilled roles in Australian construction, such as machinists and labourers, had substantially higher suicide rates than skilled workers, with the risk of suicide almost double that of other occupations.

Creative Industries: Artists of both genders (e.g. actors, dancers, authors, directors, designers, media presenters, and musicians) have a slightly elevated suicide risk, particularly for females.

When people are suffering from illnesses like depression, anxiety, and substance use problems, they may experience suicidal thoughts and symptoms, which make them feel all-consuming. When a person has a bipolar condition, trauma, or thought disorder, such as schizophrenia, they may experience racing or intrusive thoughts. As a result of distractions, decisiveness, awareness of surroundings, and decision-making can be impaired.

Mental health conditions can also lead to impulsivity, impaired perception, agitation, tunnel vision, distorted thinking, and paranoia. Symptoms such as these can interfere with workplace efficiency, productivity, and morale if not treated.

Physical health challenges like pain, gastrointestinal problems, and poor heart performance can follow mental health challenges that reach crisis levels. Similarly, people experiencing chronic pain or other disabilities may find their world crumbling. Many people experience emotional distress because they are no longer able to do the things they used to do as well as shrinking social networks. This spiral of suffering can have significant effects on workers without intervention.

People can believe that the only way out of their emotional pain is to die in extreme situations when overwhelmed by their emotions. Often, they consciously or subconsciously begin taking more risks or even practicing suicidal behaviour as they test their ability to hurt themselves. Evidence is emerging that many more people in our workplaces experience suicidal thoughts than we previously thought.

People need to be aware of potential problems early on, have protective factors in place, and develop strategies to avoid crisis situation as suicide.

Toolbox talks. Today, companies are incorporating mental health and suicide prevention topics into toolbox talks that teach the workforce what to look for.

Employee Assistance Programs. A company’s employee assistance program (EAP) is one of its most valuable assets. As part of their service offerings, they offer psychological assessments and short-term counselling of employees, manage critical incidents, and conduct “fitness for duty” evaluations. When employers are concerned about a worker’s safety, EAP providers and industry-specific mental health experts can provide valuable consulting assistance. They can also help develop reintegration plans for employees who have been on medical leave for mental health issues.

EAPs are usually hidden benefits, which makes them a problem. There are many people who do not know where to find their EAP or what services are available. Some EAPs are state of the art and offer a wide range of services, while others offer superficial, short-term, and referral services. Hence, the first step in promoting mental health services like EAPs or community mental health centres is to “kick the tires.”

Educate and Train. Educating people and bringing awareness to the issue can reduce stigma and replace it with the reassuring reality that does exist.

Implement a Suicide prevention and suicide intervention training program. In the same way that CPR is important, everyone should become familiar with basic mental health topics and skills. As more people are made aware of these, the better chance we have of noticing problems and act when necessary. Researchers have found that identifying suicidal symptoms earlier results in greater help-seeking.

Additionally, to standard mental health first aid training, managers, peer supporters, wellness coordinators, safety managers, and others can attend suicide prevention training Australia to increase their awareness, and their abilities to help others.  The ones who listen actively, empathise compassionately, empower, and follow up with care are the ones people often turn to determine whether basic active listening, empathy, empowerment, and caring follow-up can help.

$235+GST

There might be times when WHS and Training Compliance Solutions Pty Ltd needs to cancel, postpone, or reschedule courses due to low enrolments or exceptional circumstances. In the event that this occurs, participants will have the option to transfer fees to an alternative date or receive a refund if WHS and Traini no alternative date.

Courses open to the public

• The ‘cooling off period’ for the first five business days is free of charge for anything after that
• A 50% refund will be given if the course is cancelled within 5 business days
• A refund will not be given after 1 business day from the start time / full payment is required

The following fees will be applied when transferring enrolments between course dates:

• No charge if transferred 6 or more business days before the start of the course
• In case of a transfer 5 business days or fewer before the course date, 50% of the course fee will be transferred
• After 1 business day from start time, no refund is allowed/full course fare will be charged
• There is no charge for changing the name of the booked course 5 business days or less before the course begins

Group onsite training for corporations

• You have two business days to cancel your order
• No charge for transfers or cancellations 21 or more business days in advance of the course date
• Cancellations or transfers 14 business days prior to the course date – 50% of the course fee will be refunded
• Course transfered or cancelled one business day before the start time is not refundable / full course fee is charged

A participant’s preferences following a course cancellation, postponement or rescheduling initiated by the organisers or the participant must be sent in writing to the training team at info@whsandtrainingcompliance.com.au.

The WHS and Training Compliance Solutions Pty Ltd is not responsible for any additional expenses incurred to the participants during a training program, including accommodation, lost wages, and travel expenses. It is recommended that participants who are concerned about this look into travel insurance providers who may be able to assist them in such an event.