SFA 01 - Suicide First Aid Lite reviews

4.8 (11,818 reviews)
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Attendees value the course’s practical help in making direct conversations about suicide feel more manageable: it builds confidence to recognise warning signs, use appropriate language, ask clear questions and create a safety plan. They describe knowledgeable, compassionate trainers who use discussion, videos, role-play and workbooks to make a difficult subject accessible, engaging and safe. The clear structure, calm pace and useful resources support application in both professional and personal situations, although some would welcome more time for practice.

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It is such a sensitive topic, I now feel that I won't say the wrong thing.

Emma P · 21 Sep 2026
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The information was helpful and relevant. I enjoyed having the opportunity to talk to Samaritan staff Dave, very impressed by their professionalism and kindness.

Diana B · 21 Sep 2026
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I really enjoyed the course thank you!! I understand the statistics are important but I wish that the second half of the session was bigger in contrast to the first half, but thank you it was very informative!

Kate H · 11 Sep 2026
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Good. Thanks. Quite intense. Especially crammed into three hours it’s a bit too much.

Ann D · 10 Sep 2026
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I think it would be very useful to talk about means especially if there are specific means more prevalent in different groups. And I think it would be more beneficial to talk about real life examples (especially difficult ones).

Nina M · 10 Sep 2026
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Great course to give knowledge and tools to be able to help someone as an initial responder

Stephanie C · 10 Sep 2026
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I think there should be role plays to practice these conversations as it is easier to talk about than to do in practice, and feedback on how to improve our skills is important. We should acknowledge not all people who die by suicide will give obvious signs, whilst it is our responsibility to ask the questions and be vigilant it is not always possible to intercept or realise in advance, and this can leave bystanders with lasting trauma. So please be mindful of this - whilst we hope suicide is preventable sometimes it is very difficult for others to see coming or to prevent, as the person themselves can mask or deliberately keep things hidden. Please be mindful many attendees will have had their own experiences on this topic, either directly or indirectly and be sensitive in language (eg all suicide is preventable can be difficult to hear).

C H · 10 Sep 2026
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Wasn't sure about how would feel about it but definitely beneficial, and good knowledge of how to intervene.

Jamie T · 09 Sep 2026
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Great course and content but maybe need a few more breaks to stay focused.

Catherine E · 08 Sep 2026
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Very worthwhile course following on from Mental Health First Aid. I was expecting it to be a draining emotional course considering the topic, however that is not the case and you feel energised and a confidence towards approaching suicide.

Andrew F · 08 Sep 2026
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