£15.00
A digital download from this Lunch and Learn.
Confronting the issue: Suicide in young people
In the UK, suicide stands as the leading cause of death among individuals aged 35 and under. Which is why it is vital that our sector confronts the factors that contribute to the tragic loss of young lives by suicide – together we can explore ways to prevent these outcomes and support those at risk of taking their own lives.
In this session, David Heald, the Area Manager for Wales at PAPYRUS, will provide invaluable insights into PAPYRUS’ expertise in suicide prevention and the promotion of positive mental health in young people.
The session will discuss their SP-ARK (Suicide Prevention – Awareness, Resource, Knowledge) method of thinking about suicide prevention, and will particularly focus on their Building Suicide-Safer Schools and Colleges guide, equipping educators with essential skills to support students facing suicidal thoughts.
Join us for an insightful discussion that aims to empower our community of professionals.
About PAPYRUS
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide, stands a beacon of hope in the field of suicide prevention. Devoted to preventing suicide and enhancing the emotional wellbeing of young people, PAPYRUS is working to shatter the stigma surrounding suicide and equip young people and their communities with the skills to recognise and respond to emotional distress.
About the video
Video length: 57 minutes
Featuring: David Heald, AoCPP staff and event delegates.
I think Child Abuse Review has gone from strength to strength and is of a consistently high standard. We have held numerous events that have been inspiring and enabling, such as the most recent Congresses and the Trainer's conference and award ceremony, the seminars to disseminate lessons from Serious Case Reviews. As resources get ever tighter, professionals have fewer and fewer opportunities to come together to exchange ideas and to learn together. We move more and more into silos because of work pressures. This is not the way to keep children safe. Association of Child Protection Professionals is needed to bring people concerned about child protection together to learn, to think, to shape policy and practice and to disseminate research. No-one else does this.
