Module: Self-harm/suicide

Learning objectives • Promote respect and dignity for people with self-harm/suicide. • Know the common presentations of self-harm/suicide. • Know the principles of assessment of self-harm/suicide. • Know the management principles of self-harm/suicide. • Perform an assessment for self-harm/suicide. • Assess and manage co-morbid physical health conditions • Assess and manage emergency presentations of self-harm/suicide. • Provide psychosocial interventions to persons with self-harm/suicide. • Provide follow-up sessions for people with self-harm/suicide. • Refer to mental health specialists and links to outside agencies