ISWAN to Provide New Training on Suicide Prevention

For those who have completed Modules 1 and 2 of ISWAN's Maritime Mental Health Awareness training, Module 3: Suicide Prevention provides a more advanced level of training to provide a greater understanding of suicide awareness, risk and prevention. This module:

- Builds on the Psychological First Aid model introduced at Module 2.

- Addresses common myths and stigmas about suicide.

- Provides guidance on risk assessment, safety planning, and avenues of support.

- Gives the opportunity to practise essential skills.

 This live, interactive training is delivered online by Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr Pennie Blackburn and is suitable for management-level personnel and mental wellbeing champions on shore and on board vessels.

The course costs £200 per participant (plus Eventbrite fees) and includes a detailed Participant’s Manual and Certificate of Attendance.

Click here to book your space.

Please note, participants must have completed Modules 1 and 2 of ISWAN's Maritime Mental Health Awareness training before taking Module 3. The next sessions for Modules 1 and 2 are taking place on 25 and 26 January 2021 - find out more and book here.

All profits from this training will go directly towards the operating costs of ISWAN’s charitable services.

ISWAN Maritime Mental Health Awareness Training

There are also places still available for ISWAN’s Maritime Mental Health Awareness training of 25th and 26th January 2022, suitable for management-level personnel and mental wellbeing champions on shore and on board vessels.

This live, interactive course is delivered online across two half-days by Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr Pennie Blackburn and will cover:

25 January 2022, 09:00-13:30 GMT
Module 1: Introduction to Mental Health

• Introduction to mental health.

• Overview of types of mental health problems, mental health at sea and understanding the causes of mental health problems.

• Tackling stigma and promoting crew cohesion.

26 January 2022, 09:00-13:30 GMT
Module 2: Recognising Signs and First Response

• Developing capacity to recognise signs and symptoms of crew members who may be struggling with their mental health.

• Overview of psychological first aid (PFA), including the role officers can play and the limitations of the role.

• Essential skills to provide a timely first response.

The course costs £200 per participant (plus Eventbrite fees) and includes a detailed Participant’s Manual and Certificate of Attendance.

Click here to book your spot.