

Suicide is a difficult but critical subject that affects individuals and workplaces across all sectors. Raising awareness and building understanding around suicide is a vital step toward creating a compassionate and supportive work environment where no one feels alone or overlooked.
Employees play a key role in recognising when a colleague may be struggling. The ability to identify warning signs, respond sensitively, and know where to seek help can make a life-saving difference. Creating a workplace where suicide is no longer a taboo topic helps reduce stigma, encourages early intervention, and fosters a culture of empathy, openness, and care.
This eLearning course, Suicide Awareness in the Workplace, equips staff with the knowledge and confidence to better understand suicide, support colleagues who may be at risk, and take appropriate action when concerns arise. While the content may be emotionally challenging, the course provides guidance in a respectful and supportive manner and includes signposts to professional help. Tailored to the Northern Ireland workplace, this training is a meaningful step toward safer, more connected workplaces where wellbeing truly matters.
Legal Island’s Suicide Awareness in the Northern Ireland Workplace eLearning course provides essential knowledge to help employees understand the realities and risks of suicide, both within and beyond the workplace. It empowers staff to recognise the signs that someone may be struggling, respond with empathy, and seek or offer support in a safe and responsible way.
This all-staff training contributes to a culture of compassion, reduces the stigma associated with suicide, and reinforces your organisation’s commitment to mental health and wellbeing. Developed by workplace wellbeing experts and tailored to the Northern Ireland context, the course encourages awareness, prevention, and meaningful action in supporting those at risk.
Topics covered include:
• What suicide is
• What causes suicide
• How to identify colleagues at risk of suicide
• How to support yourself
• How to support your colleagues
• The impact of suicide
Should you have a particular need to brand or tailor any of our courses to your specific requirements, that is no problem at all. We offer a full bespoke service in-house. If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to contact our eLearning Sales Manager, Debbie Wilson – debbie@legal-island.com
Suicide is a sensitive and complex issue that affects individuals and workplaces. When it is not understood or addressed, the consequences can be devastating, not only for those at risk but also for the wider organisation. As awareness around mental health grows, suicide awareness training has become an essential part of creating a compassionate and responsive workplace culture.
Providing suicide awareness training demonstrates a strong and proactive commitment to employee wellbeing. It equips staff with the knowledge to recognise signs of distress, understand contributing factors, and respond appropriately when someone may be at risk. Just as importantly, it helps reduce the stigma surrounding suicide, encouraging open and respectful conversations that can make a life-saving difference.
Investing in this training strengthens your organisation’s capacity to care, for individuals and the collective. It promotes psychological safety, encourages early intervention, and builds a workplace environment where employees feel seen, heard, and supported. With the right training in place, your organisation can play a vital role in prevention, support recovery, and build a culture rooted in empathy, trust, and human connection.
This course is essential for employees at all levels who want to develop a deeper understanding of suicide, recognise the warning signs, and learn how to respond with care, empathy, and confidence. Whether supporting a colleague, responding to concerns, or navigating personal challenges, all staff can benefit from increased awareness and the ability to act appropriately in difficult situations.
The training is especially valuable for managers, team leaders, HR professionals, and anyone in a position of responsibility for employee wellbeing. These individuals play a critical role in creating a safe and supportive work environment where staff feel able to speak up and seek help.
Tailored to the Northern Ireland workplace, this course helps organisations build a culture that prioritises mental health, encourages early intervention, and reduces the stigma surrounding suicide. With the right understanding and tools, every employee can contribute to a more compassionate, connected, and responsive workplace.
This course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete, including an assessment. It is self-paced, allowing employees to stop and resume as needed, making it easy to fit into busy schedules. Upon successful completion, each staff member will receive a personalised certificate for their records.
We take huge pride in the training we deliver across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Our key statistics show:
97%
of users said they found the courses beneficial for their organisation
96%
of users said they found the courses convenient and easy to use
96%
of users said their knowledge of the compliance topic area improved
96%
of users said they would recommend our eLearning courses to other organisations
750,000+
hours of training and course content delivered
200,000+
employees across the island of Ireland have now benefited from our services
Chances are at this stage you have a couple questions. If you can’t find your answer below, we encourage you to ask questions directly and you can call us anytime.
Suicide awareness is a vital topic that affects every workplace. This training is suitable for all employees, regardless of role, department, or level of seniority, who want to better understand the realities of suicide, reduce stigma, and learn how to support themselves and others with sensitivity and care.
Incorporating this eLearning course into your organisation’s wellbeing and safety strategy ensures that all staff are equipped to recognise signs of distress, engage in supportive conversations, and respond responsibly to colleagues who may be at risk. It helps create a workplace culture where no one feels isolated or unable to ask for help.
This training is particularly important for managers, supervisors, and HR professionals who are often the first point of contact when someone is struggling. It is also especially relevant for teams working in high-pressure environments or emotionally demanding roles. When suicide awareness becomes a shared responsibility, organisations are better prepared to protect their people, reduce risk, and promote a compassionate, life-affirming workplace culture.
This course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete, including an assessment. It is self-paced, allowing employees to stop and resume as needed, making it easy to fit into busy schedules. Upon successful completion, each staff member will receive a personalised certificate for their records.
This training should be provided to all staff at the start of their employment and revisited regularly through refresher courses.
Regular updates are crucial to ensure that employees stay informed about evolving regulations and best practices, helping to protect the health and wellbeing of everyone in your organisation.
Yes, our courses can be fully customised to meet your organisation’s specific needs. We offer an in-house bespoke service, with a local and dedicated account manager, that allows you to brand the course and tailor its content to align with your organisation’s requirements.
This eLearning course is designed specifically to purchase for all staff, ensuring consistent training across your organisation. The standard rate is £30+VAT per staff member. However, we may offer discounts based on the total number of employees you have. If your organisation is interested in more than one course, we are happy to discuss a package deal.
For tailored training solutions, including the option to integrate your in-house documents, please contact Debbie Wilson at debbie@legal-island.com. Debbie will be happy to discuss your specific needs and provide a personalised quote.
Yes, this course is specifically tailored to Northern Irish legislation and guidance, which is a top priority for our customers. We also offer versions of this course designed for employees based in Ireland and the UK, ensuring compliance with their respective legal frameworks. All our eLearning courses are crafted to meet the unique requirements of the jurisdiction they serve.
This interactive eLearning training course is delivered entirely online, providing flexibility and convenience. There is no need to come together in groups – employees can complete the course independently and at their own pace, and it is accessible across multiple devices, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones.
This is a self-paced eLearning course, allowing your staff to progress through the material at their own convenience. This flexibility makes it easy to fit the training into their busy schedules.
To purchase an eLearning course, please contact Debbie Wilson – debbie@legal-island.com for information on prices and discounted options based on the number of staff you have. We’ll be happy to discuss your organisation’s training needs further.
Once you’ve made the purchase, access can be arranged within 1 hour (depending on your training needs), and remain open for a 12-month period. We will work closely with you to meet your deadlines.
We do not require any staff details upfront. We’ll provide all the necessary information for distribution to your workforce, ensuring a smooth transition into the course. Additionally, we provide full technical support and are available to assist with any accessibility issues your staff might encounter.
Yes, we can provide courses for staff in Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales and even globally.
Yes. An end-of-course assessment is included to ensure your staff understand key components of the training. Once your staff have completed the course and achieved the minimum pass score in the assessment, each member of your team will automatically receive their own personalised certificate.
Yes. We can provide you with ‘Account Manager’ rights, which will enable you to view all staff information, completion rates and completion dates. You can also download this information to keep on file as part of your audit reporting.
Reduce Risk by:
• Ensuring your company data is protected to the highest standard and fully ISO27001 compliant
• Receiving jurisdiction-specific training in key areas, ensuring your staff understand their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the law
• Including a comprehensive reporting dashboard delivering an audit trail to strengthen your defence in any industrial dispute, therefore protecting your company’s reputation in the marketplace and in the eyes of key stakeholders and customers
Improve Efficiencies by:
• Allowing instant access to staff completion reports, stored in one place – Resulting in a reduction in the amount of time spent on your compliance record keeping
• Being accessible 24/7 – whether you have staff working in the office or remotely, the platform can be accessed from a mobile device, laptop, tablet or desktop. This means that staff can tailor training completion around their work schedule
• Enabling employees to self-enrol, removing the admin burden from HR
Reduce Costs by:
• Enabling you to train all staff in multiple locations, simultaneously, without the financial impact of travelling or coming together in groups, saving you money on your training budget
• Mitigating against profit-zapping fines by providing your organisation with the most robust level of protection in key compliance area
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