Talking About Suicide in General Practice - Webinar - Black Dog Institute

Duration3-hrs  Program Outline

The Talking About Suicide in General Practice workshop aims to increase GPs skill and confidence in:

• recognising presentations where suicide risk is high

• undertaking a detailed risk assessment

• management planning using a collaborative, team based approach

 Accreditation

• 6 CPD Activity points (RACGP)

• 3 Educational Activity PRPD (ACRRM) 

 Prerequisites

Pre-disposing activity 

 Suitable for

GP Registrars;GPs

 Topics Covered

Topic 1 The Suicidal Crisis

Topic 2 Acute Management 

Topic 3 After the Attempt 

Topic 4 Bereaved by Suicide

 Learning Objectives

By the completion of this program participants will be able to:

• undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively

• develop a collaborative safety plan

• provide effective management following a suicide attempt