This is a bespoke half day facilitated training session covering Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention for Children and Young People. It is aimed at anybody working with children and young people who are likely to have direct and/or substantial contact with those who may be at risk of self-harm or suicide. The content is drawn from the NHS Education for Scotland Skilled Level Learning Bytes 3 and 4 (see above). The session covers: Facts and trends associated with self-harm and suicide in young people; common risk, protective and stress factors related to self-harm and suicide in young people; an awareness of the impact a sensitive, compassionate approach can achieve when discussing self-harm and suicide (using the principles of Time, Space and Com passion); the links between self-harm, suicidal thoughts and trauma informed practice and; approaches to support including the steps involved in safety planning. Anyone attending this training must first complete the Informed Level e-module ‘Promoting children and young people’s mental health and preventing self-harm and suicide’.

Contact health.improvement@borders.scot.nhs.uk for course information and how to book.

The dates for 2026-2027 are as follows and will all be held at SBC Headquarters. There may be opportunities to deliver training to dedicated staff groups based around their availability – please contact health.improvement@borders.scot.nhs.uk to discuss requirements.

Thursday 22^nd Oct 2026, 9-1pm

Thursday 19^th Nov 2026, 9-1pm

Thursday 4^th March 2027, 9-1pm

Thursday 20^th May 2027, 9-1pm

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