New Zealand has one of the highest youth suicide rates in the Western World. Suicide is not inevitable and it can be prevented. This evidence based best practice workshop will take you through the latest research about suicide and provide practical tools to help to identify people who might be suicidal. We will also discuss the following: Sleep deprivation as a risk for suicide Childhood and inter-generational trauma The cluster effect A same day crisis and instant suicides Presented by Michael Hempseed and a Collaborative Trust Youth Tutor, this training is a must for councellors, teachers, youth/social workers, nurses, and ANYONE working with Youth.