Suicide First Aid Gambling Lite
Issued by
City & Guilds
The half-day knowledge programme is exclusive to the gambling industry to address some industry-specific issues. It teaches individuals in the Gambling Industry to identify immediate support for a person in a mental health crisis and contemplating or attempting suicide. Support would be given in the absence of a Suicide First Aider or mental health professional. The individual is given basic knowledge to enable them to cope until more qualified help arrives and to exercise self-care.
Additional DetailsSkills
Earning Criteria
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The individual has learned key concepts in Suicide Prevention for the gambling industry, including a 3-stage suicide intervention approach with emphasis on First Aid. The individual has gained knowledge that allows them to identify individuals that are at risk and how to approach them with a view to referring them to a Suicide First-Aider. The individual is familiar with the contents of the Suicide Safety Guide which includes a three-step approach to managing an individual at risk.