A conversation with a GP
Responding to people bereaved by suicide
In the video below Professor Colin Bradley, Head of the Department of General Practice University College Cork, offers his guidance on how to respond to people bereaved by suicide, including how to respond to children and young people.
Support services are also highlighted.
Responding to people at risk of suicide and self-harm
This video with Professor Colin Bradley, Head of the Department of General Practice University College Cork, provides advice on how to approach a person at risk, how to ascertain risk and the screening tools available to GPs.
Effective treatments for depression and suicidal behaviour
In the video below Professor Colin Bradley, Head of the Department of General Practice University College Cork, outlines evidence based interventions for people with depression and for people who have engaged in self-harm.
Key messages for people who are vulnerable to or experiencing depression and suicidal ideation
This video with Professor Colin Bradley, Head of the Department of General Practice University College Cork, describes the key messages that GPs should relay to people who are vulnerable to or experiencing depression and suicidal ideation.
Self-care and Peer Support for GPs
In the video below Professor Colin Bradley, Head of the Department of General Practice University College Cork, outlines the importance of self-care for GPs when dealing with self-harm and suicide, how to deal with challenges and the support services available.
A conversation with a Mental Health Professional
Common Myths about Suicide and Self-Harm
In this video Professor Eugene Cassidy, Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist and Clinical Professor University College Cork/Cork University Hospital, discusses a number of myths associated with self-harm and suicide, outlines training available for frontline staff and mental health professionals, and provides advice on how to ascertain risk and ask about suicide.
Important risk factors for suicide and self-harm
This section outlines key clinical, psychological, genetic and other known risk factors associated with self-harm and suicide.
Effective treatments for depression and suicidal behaviour
In this video Professor Eugene Cassidy, Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist and Clinical Professor University College Cork/Cork University Hospital, outlines evidence based interventions for people with depression and for people who have engaged in self-harm.
Key messages for family members of individuals who are prone to depression and suicidal ideation
Professor Eugene Cassidy, Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist and Clinical Professor University College Cork/Cork University Hospital, describes the importance of communication, outlines the supports available, and the necessity for assessment by a trained professional.
Responding to people bereaved by suicide
This video offers guidance, by Professor Eugene Cassidy, Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist and Clinical Professor University College Cork/Cork University Hospital, on how to respond to people bereaved by suicide, including common reactions, practical support and advice, bereavement support services available and coping and self-care strategies.
Impact of media reporting
This video outlines the dangers of social media, particularly for young people and the necessity for accurate and responsible reporting.
Self-Care and Peer Support
Professor Eugene Cassidy, Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist and Clinical Professor University College Cork/Cork University Hospital, outlines the importance of self-care for frontline staff and mental health professionals, including informal and formal supports available.