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Suicide Awareness in the Workplace Suicide is a deeply sensitive and complex issue, but one that can affect any workplace. Creating a culture where employees feel safe to talk, listen, and support each other is essential to creating wellbeing. Legal Island’s Suicide Awareness in the Workplace eLearning course is designed to improve understanding of suicide, help staff recognise when someone may be at risk, and offer practical advice on how to respond with empathy and care. The course encourages open conversations, reduces stigma, and promotes early intervention as a key to saving lives. Tailored specifically for the Northern Ireland workplace, this training provides essential guidance for all staff and includes clear signposting to support services. Learners are encouraged to take breaks if needed and to seek support from colleagues or managers if they are affected by the course content.

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Overview

Supporting Mental Health: Suicide Awareness Training for Safer Workplaces

Suicide is a difficult but critical subject that affects individuals and workplaces across all sectors. Raising awareness and building understanding around suicide is a vital step toward creating a compassionate and supportive work environment where no one feels alone or overlooked.

Employees play a key role in recognising when a colleague may be struggling. The ability to identify warning signs, respond sensitively, and know where to seek help can make a life-saving difference. Creating a workplace where suicide is no longer a taboo topic helps reduce stigma, encourages early intervention, and fosters a culture of empathy, openness, and care.

This eLearning course, Suicide Awareness in the Workplace, equips staff with the knowledge and confidence to better understand suicide, support colleagues who may be at risk, and take appropriate action when concerns arise. While the content may be emotionally challenging, the course provides guidance in a respectful and supportive manner and includes signposts to professional help. Tailored to the Northern Ireland workplace, this training is a meaningful step toward safer, more connected workplaces where wellbeing truly matters.

What's Included

What is Included in our Suicide Awareness Training?

Legal Island’s Suicide Awareness in the Northern Ireland Workplace eLearning course provides essential knowledge to help employees understand the realities and risks of suicide, both within and beyond the workplace. It empowers staff to recognise the signs that someone may be struggling, respond with empathy, and seek or offer support in a safe and responsible way.

This all-staff training contributes to a culture of compassion, reduces the stigma associated with suicide, and reinforces your organisation’s commitment to mental health and wellbeing. Developed by workplace wellbeing experts and tailored to the Northern Ireland context, the course encourages awareness, prevention, and meaningful action in supporting those at risk.

Topics covered include:

•    What suicide is
•    What causes suicide
•    How to identify colleagues at risk of suicide
•    How to support yourself
•    How to support your colleagues
•    The impact of suicide

Should you have a particular need to brand or tailor any of our courses to your specific requirements, that is no problem at all. We offer a full bespoke service in-house. If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to contact our eLearning Sales Manager, Debbie Wilson – debbie@legal-island.com

Importance of Training

Why Suicide Awarness Training is Essential in Northern Ireland?

Suicide is a sensitive and complex issue that affects individuals and workplaces. When it is not understood or addressed, the consequences can be devastating, not only for those at risk but also for the wider organisation. As awareness around mental health grows, suicide awareness training has become an essential part of creating a compassionate and responsive workplace culture.

Providing suicide awareness training demonstrates a strong and proactive commitment to employee wellbeing. It equips staff with the knowledge to recognise signs of distress, understand contributing factors, and respond appropriately when someone may be at risk. Just as importantly, it helps reduce the stigma surrounding suicide, encouraging open and respectful conversations that can make a life-saving difference.

Investing in this training strengthens your organisation’s capacity to care, for individuals and the collective. It promotes psychological safety, encourages early intervention, and builds a workplace environment where employees feel seen, heard, and supported. With the right training in place, your organisation can play a vital role in prevention, support recovery, and build a culture rooted in empathy, trust, and human connection.

Who is it for?

Who needs Suicide Awareness training?

This course is essential for employees at all levels who want to develop a deeper understanding of suicide, recognise the warning signs, and learn how to respond with care, empathy, and confidence. Whether supporting a colleague, responding to concerns, or navigating personal challenges, all staff can benefit from increased awareness and the ability to act appropriately in difficult situations.

The training is especially valuable for managers, team leaders, HR professionals, and anyone in a position of responsibility for employee wellbeing. These individuals play a critical role in creating a safe and supportive work environment where staff feel able to speak up and seek help.

Tailored to the Northern Ireland workplace, this course helps organisations build a culture that prioritises mental health, encourages early intervention, and reduces the stigma surrounding suicide. With the right understanding and tools, every employee can contribute to a more compassionate, connected, and responsive workplace.

Course Duration

How long does our Suicide Awareness Training Take?

This course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete, including an assessment. It is self-paced, allowing employees to stop and resume as needed, making it easy to fit into busy schedules. Upon successful completion, each staff member will receive a personalised certificate for their records.

Key Statistics

Why learn with Legal Island?

We take huge pride in the training we deliver across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Our key statistics show:

97%

of users said they found the courses beneficial for their organisation

96%

of users said they found the courses convenient and easy to use

96%

of users said their knowledge of the compliance topic area improved

96%

of users said they would recommend our eLearning courses to other organisations

750,000+

hours of training and course content delivered

200,000+

employees across the island of Ireland have now benefited from our services

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