Suicide in the Young

Suicide in the young is a topic of national importance. Impacting families and professionals with some impacts often being long-lasting.

This conference will include multiple perspectives which will contribute to the development of new initiatives aimed at saving lives; for example, interventions with populations at risk, that might include students in schools, colleges and universities. Speakers will include recognised authorities on the topic drawn from various backgrounds. The conference will bring together various sources of expertise.

The primary aim of the conference is to provide a forum for psychiatrists and other mental health professionals, Charities dedicated to the topic of suicide and others (e.g. Children’s Commissioner; those personally touched by suicide) with the opportunity to inform, share and discuss a wide range of issues related to this tragic topic. The event will enable participants to develop fresh perspectives on this topic.

This meeting will be available as an on-demand recording.

Benefits of attending:

• Psychiatrists and mental health professionals will update their knowledge
• Gain an awareness of the need to deal with the aftermath of suicide
• Increase your awareness of the need to provide a follow up to those affected
• Greater awareness of the need to breakdown professional and non-professional “Silos” and share perspective

The Conference will contribute to an increased public awareness of the importance of the topic.