Training in suicide prevention offered at library
Free suicide prevention training will be held from 9am to 1:30pm at Woy Woy Library on Friday, December 8.
Free morning tea will be provided.
"Opening conversations around suicide is vital to increase awareness and help prevent suicide in our communities," said Wesley Mission's training engagement officer Ms Maria Krohn.
"But knowing exactly how to do that can be daunting.
"Over 10 million Australian adults are estimated to know someone who has died by suicide.
"One in two youg people are impacted by suicide by the time they turn 25 and around eight to nine lives are lost to suicide every day.
"The Wesley Lifeforce Suicide Prevention training educates people about suicide, challenging attitudes, teaching basic engagement and suicide intervention skills.
"You will gain increased confidence in your ability to identify people who may be at risk of suicide, communicate appropriately, ask a person if they are considering suicide and conduct suicide intervention."
For more information, contact Maria Krohn at maria.krohn@wesleymission.org.au or phone 0429 264 216.
SOURCE:
Media release, 23 Oct 2023
Maria Krohn, Wesley Mission