Suicide is the second most common cause of death in young adults and the incidence is rising, particularly among young men. This lesson plan covers suicide awareness and prevention and includes:
- An overview of suicide and possible causes of suicidal ideation.
- Signs that may indicate a potential suicide.
- Advice on suicide prevention.
Benefits
- Ready to use lesson plan to introduce the sensitive but important issue of suicide.
- Homework to follow up the lesson.
- Photocopiable — use year after year again and again.
- Simple, clear and concise and easy to follow.
- Downloadable — instantly available and no delivery costs.
What’s Inside? 
- What is suicide and what are some common misconceptions about suicide?
- Are there situations that can lead to a suicide attempt?
- What are the signs that may indicate someone is thinking about suicide?
- How suicide can be prevented.
Who is it for?
- Teachers — This lesson provides vital advice to teachers to aid them in tackling this important subject in a classroom setting.
- Parents — This pack enables parents to talk about suicide with their children in a frank but sensitive manner.
- Young People — This pack helps young people realise that discussing suicide is all part of recognising that mental health matters
Product Details
- Age range: 12 years and upwards
- Category: Lesson plan
- First published: 2022
- Pages: 21
- Duration: 55 mins – 1 hour
- Illustrated throughout
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