Suicide First Aid · global delivery enquiries
SFA: Young Adults Lite
A shorter introduction to suicide first aid for people supporting young adults, particularly in higher and further education settings.
- Private groups
- UK · Australia · International
The right fit
Who this programme is for
People supporting young adults who want an introductory session rather than the full one-day USI programme: academic staff, student wellbeing teams, residential staff, advisers, security staff, counsellors and community or family supporters. This is training for supporters, not a therapy programme for students. No previous suicide prevention training is required.
For international groups, we agree language, time zones, cultural context and support pathways before delivery. Availability and award arrangements are confirmed for the country and cohort, not assumed to be identical worldwide.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and skills you can use
- Understand factors that may contribute to thoughts of suicide in young adults
- Recognise possible indicators and start a supportive conversation
- Explore options and connect the person with appropriate help
- Understand the introductory three-step Suicide-Safety Guide
- Recognise first-aid boundaries and the importance of self-care
Course content
What we explore together
- Student pressures, isolation and the context of young-adult wellbeing
- Attitudes, stigma, thoughts of suicide and suicide behaviour
- Recognising and asking about suicide
- An introduction to exploring options and helping the person cope
- Support pathways, boundaries and care for the supporter
Practical learning
Format, participation and care
Length and delivery
One session, 9:00 am–1:30 pm, with IAP; the official provider describes a half-day programme.
The official programme describes online delivery. Talk to IAP about your group’s format and local context; delivery hours are confirmed before booking and are not assumed for specialised variants.
A supported learning space
Tutor-led presentations, case studies, discussion and practice help you work through the first-aid approach. The programme includes audio-visual teaching material.
IAP does not require personal disclosure. You can ask for a break or discuss an adjustment before taking part. The content addresses suicide directly; if it feels too close to home at the moment, talk to us about suitability and timing.
Training supports a first-aid response. It is not therapy, clinical risk assessment or a replacement for safeguarding and emergency services.
Awards · International
Attendance, assessment and qualifications
Everyone who completes the course receives a certificate of attendance. This shorter Lite course is an introduction and does not include a qualification route.
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