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ASIST TRAINING
1st and 2nd December 2011
 Western Isles Hospital
 

ASIST is a free two-day course aimed at providing people with the skills to spot the risk of suicide and provide immediate help to persons at risk.

In the same way that skills are needed for physical first aid, ASIST develops the skills necessary for suicide first aid. ASIST training is suitable for anyone and participants range from those in caring roles to people concerned about family members or friends. Sessions are run regularly all over the Western Isles.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be better able to:

* Reduce attitudinal barriers which hinder the ability to be direct and comfortable with suicidal situations.
* Dispel myths about suicide.
* Identify the indicators and assess suicidal risk.
* Intervene with a person at risk of suicide.
* Engage in efforts to build collaborative resource networks for those at risk or berevaed by suicide.

For further information contact Elaine Mackay, Planning & Development Officer, tel. 01851 708035 or email Elaine direct at: elaine.mackay@nhs.net