Course Summary

One in five adults experience suicidal thoughts during their lives, with men being three times more likely to die by suicide than women.* Men are also less likely to seek help and more inclined to ‘suffer in silence’. Although the signs are not always visible, many situations can be prevented with timely and appropriate intervention.

Join our Tackling Male Suicide in the Workplace online training course to build your confidence in recognising when a colleague may be struggling and responding effectively in a crisis. Explore male suicide risk, including why men are at higher risk, how social expectations and stigma influence help‑seeking, and the early indicators that someone may be in distress.

Learn to identify warning signs by recognising behavioural, verbal and emotional changes, as well as workplace pressures that can push men towards crisis. This course provides practical strategies to support men effectively at work, including creating safe spaces for conversation, reducing barriers to support and responding safely when someone shows signs of harm.

Our expert trainer will guide you through the Man’s Journey framework to help you implement safeguarding tools by knowing how to identify when a colleague is struggling and decide what actions to take next. Learn how and when to create accessible support pathways by referring staff to appropriate services such as EAP, Occupational Health, Mental Health First Aiders or community‑based men’s groups.

By the end of the course, you will feel confident intervening early and applying practical prevention strategies that help guide colleagues away from crisis and back towards safety and support.

*NHS