Description

In this free webinar we are joined by Michael Hempseed of Frontiers of Hope who will talk about how we can Empower Lives: Combatting Crisis Together. In these challenging times, New Zealanders face a cost-of-living crisis that impacts mental health. Our urgent mission? Suicide prevention. Workplaces can make a difference by learning how to respond effectively in moments of crisis." Let’s save lives together.”

Life is very tough at the moment for many New Zealanders. The cost-of-living crisis is starting to affect many individuals and businesses across the nation. In difficult economic times, the suicide rate often rises, but there are things that can be done to prevent suicide. There has never been a more urgent time for workplaces to take active and practical steps to prevent suicide.

Some people believe that there is nothing they can do to stop someone dying from suicide, they think “If we stop them doing it one way, they will do it another way.” This is not correct at all; research suggests that if you can stop someone in the moment of crisis then there is an exceptionally high chance they will live. In order to help people, everyone needs to know how to respond to a suicidal crisis.

The webinar will cover… 

• The many reasons why people become suicidal.
• Common myths and misconceptions about suicide.
• How to help someone who is in a suicidal crisis and where to find help.
• Why sleep deprivation plays a significant role in suicide.
• A recent study found 60% of male suicides are not the result of mental illness, what does cause this?
• How the topic of suicide can be addressed safely within the workplace.
• How to support staff if there has been a death by suicide in the workplace.
• The entire webinar is evidence based and follows best practice guidelines.

ORIGINAL BROADCAST DATE

10 September 2024

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Workplaces will gain the confidence to address the topic of suicide in a safe and effective way.
• They will learn how to approach and help someone they are concerned is at risk of suicide.
• They will learn simple and practical ways to create an environment where suicide is unlikely.
• They will learn what they can manage themselves and when they need to seek outside help.

SUITED TO 

Every single workplace in New Zealand, anyone at any level of an organization.

PRESENTER

Michael Hempseed, Director & Author, Frontiers Of Hope

Michael Hempseed is the director of Frontiers of Hope, a specialist mental health service. He is also author of Being A True Hero: Understanding and Preventing Suicide in Your Community, www.beingatruehero.com
He speaks to groups such as New Zealand Defence Force medics and many other groups about the latest research in suicide prevention. Michael gained an Honours degree in Psychology from the University of Canterbury in 2008.