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Spotting suicide Ideation workshop
Highest Rated
Rating: 4.6 out of 5(39 ratings)
115 students

Spotting suicide Ideation workshop

Spot suicide before it happens.
Highest Rated
Created byChristian Chua Hall of Fame Recipient
Last updated 4/2022
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • Understand what drives people to do self-harm or have suicide tendencies.
  • How to spot the Red flags.
  • Conduct primary investigation to uncover if it is something serious or just a false alarm.
  • Questioning techniques to reveal more information.
  • Evaluate against a checklist.
  • Decide if you should sound the alarm for professional intervention.

Course content

1 section • 11 lectures • 1h 24m total length

  • Introduction2:50

    Join this workshop to spot suicidal ideation and support at-risk students or adults, and explore four suicide types: egoistic, altruistic, gnomic, and fatalistic, through four defining characters.

  • Lesson 1: The progression of a suicide victim7:01

    Learn how negative events trigger guilt, sadness, anger, and anxiety, leading to depression and suicidal ideation. Identify four categories: Danny, Reggie tragedy, suicide squad, and joyful Joan, and their triggers.

  • Lesson 2 : What are the suicidal triggers10:13

    Explore a list of suicidal triggers, including online harassment, school bullying, family disruptions, social ostracism, trauma, health issues, and sudden losses that can lead to depression.

  • Lesson 3 : Signs of Depression9:38

    Identify early signs of depression by recognizing off baseline behavior, persistent negativity, low energy, loss of interest, changes in sleep and appetite, and withdrawal, to spot at-risk individuals.

  • Lesson 4 : Identify Physical Clues11:11

    Identify physical clues of depression and possible suicide ideation through visual cues such as poor hygiene, eye signs, insomnia, self-harm, and facial lines, while distinguishing medical conditions from depressive mood.

  • Lesson 5 : Body Language of depressed people10:22

    Explore how body language signals depression and suicidal ideation, including head bowing, eye cues, crossed arms, self-soothing gestures, and avoidance, with context on distinguishing depression from temporary sadness.

  • Lesson 6 : Signs of Suicide - Critical stage9:03

    Identify the signs of suicide at the critical stage, including persistent anxiety and sadness, withdrawal from activities, negative social posts, giving away possessions, and planning suicide.

  • Lesson 7 : Self-Harm6:17

    Examine why people self-harm as a temporary distraction from emotional pain, seeking relief, numbness, or sensation, and learn warning signs like lines or burns.

  • Lesson 8 : Inquiring whether a person has suicidal tendencies6:42

    Practice inquiring about suicidal tendencies through two contrasting skits and questions on sleep, eating, and happiness, and learn to spot body language cues and high-risk signs to activate professional help.

  • Lesson 9 : Critical situation conversation6:31

    Learn to conduct critical situation conversations when suicide ideation is suspected, using supportive and reassuring language to buy time and arrange professional help.

  • Lesson 10 : What do you do when a person is on the verge of suicide5:06

    Develop skills to spot a person in crisis and de-escalate through empathetic role-play, practicing supportive dialogue, and staying with them until professional help arrives.

Requirements

  • none

Description

Learn to Recognise the Silent Signals: A Practical Guide to Spotting Suicide Ideation and Depression

This course equips you with a vital, life-saving skill—the ability to recognise the early signs of suicide ideation, depression, and anxiety in people around you, including loved ones, colleagues, and even your own children.

Designed to be clear, engaging, and easy to follow, this program focuses on enhancing your observational and emotional intelligence skills, so you can detect subtle behavioural shifts that may indicate a person is struggling internally.

Whether you're a parent, educator, frontline worker, or simply someone who wants to be more informed, this course provides you with the knowledge to respond early, appropriately, and with empathy.

What You Will Gain:

  • A better understanding of how depression and suicidal tendencies manifest in everyday behaviour

  • Practical frameworks to spot the four key types of suicide ideation

  • Tools to distinguish between normal sadness and high-risk signs

  • Guidance on how to approach someone showing these signs with care and responsibility

The course features high-quality video content, real-life examples, and straightforward explanations, ensuring that even complex emotional patterns are made accessible and relatable.

This is not just a course—it’s a social skill that could save a life.


1. Understand what drives people to self-harm or have suicidal tendencies.

2. How to spot the Red flags.

3. Conduct a primary investigation to determine if it is a serious issue or just a false alarm.

4. Questioning techniques to reveal more information.

5. Evaluate against a checklist.

6. Determine whether to sound the alarm for professional intervention.

- Lessons will be loaded with lots of practical examples

- Applied learning through classroom dynamics and role play

- Conducted in an informative, interactive, and engaging manner


Course content:

lesson 1 : The progression of a suicidal victim

Lesson : 2 What are the suicidal triggers

Lesson : 3 Signs of Depression

Lesson 4: Spotting Physical Clues

Lesson 5 : Body Language of depressed people

Lesson 6 : Signs of Suicide – Critical stage

Lesson 7: Self-Harm

Lesson 8 : Inquiring whether a person has suicidal tendencies

lesson 9: Critical situation conversation

Lesson 10: What do you do when a person is on the verge of suicide


This course provides a clear and engaging approach to developing a critical life skill.

It enhances your ability to observe subtle behavioral changes and recognize early signs of depression and anxiety in others—including those closest to you.

With high-quality video content and practical insights, this course adds a valuable dimension to your set of social awareness and support skills.



Who this course is for:

  • Teachers
  • Education Officers
  • Parents
  • Caregivers
  • Anyone who may be in the position to help others.

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