Suicide Prevention & the Associated Risks & Preventive Factors

In 2020 there were 4912 suicides registered in England, 285 in Wales 219 in Northern Ireland and 805 in Scotland: A minor decrease to previous years. However, it appears that once Covid isolation periods came to an end, the rates began to increase once more. The general tendency seems to present males as more at risk, with those coming from the North-east and deprived areas showing the highest rates of suicide attempts. 

Many victims had also been previously reported as missing persons. The support that individuals with suicide ideation receive appears to be somehow effective, however the success rate is related to the age and gender of the victim as well as other associated factors. On the other hand, the work done by charities to prevent suicide, is often reversed when victims of suicide seek help online, but instead other users encourage them to take their lives.

The talk will focus on suicide prevention strategies, will assist in identifying the risks and preventive factors related to suicide and suicide attempts, examine suicide notes, as well as increase awareness about suicide behaviour. The talk will also focus on how the online environment could pose a risk for individuals with suicide ideation. 

Dr Calli Tzani is a Senior Investigative Psychology and Forensic Psychology Lecturer at the University of Huddersfield. Dr Tzani was originally trained as a clinical psychologist in 2005, in Greece, where she graduated with a BA in Psychology from the University of Indianapolis. She now holds a masters in Investigative Psychology, a PhD in Psychology, is a fellow of the Higher Education Academy and BPS Chartered Psychologist.

After attending this course delegates will be able to:

• Understand the suicide risk and preventive factors
  
• Understand suicide behaviour
• Familiarise with suicide prevention measures
• Familiarise with suicide notes 

Suitability

This course offers 6 CPD points and is suitable for mental health practitioners who encounter people who experience suicidality.