As part of the “Suicidology – state of knowledge analysis and educational campaign” project, representatives of the Nicolaus Copernicus Superior School conducted a workshop at the Police Training Center in Legionowo. 

The purpose of the workshops and training sessions organized under the project is to raise awareness about suicide, its causes, prevention options and ways to provide support to people in crisis. 

Participants of the workshop in Legionowo learned about the causes of suicide, risk factors, techniques for recognizing warning signs in people with suicidal thoughts and actions that can be taken to effectively support people in distress. 

Intervention techniques were presented, including different ways of talking to a person in suicidal crisis, and methods of support and assistance in potentially dangerous situations. 

During the workshop, information was also provided on how to effectively cooperate with psychologists, psychiatrists or other specialists who are able to help people in crisis. Participants also learned how to show empathy and support to people struggling with suicidal thoughts, and how to create an environment that fosters open conversations about mental health. 

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“Suicidology” project – a multi-phase educational and research campaign  

The project “Suicidology – state of knowledge analysis and educational campaign,” implemented by the Nicolaus Copernicus Superior School in Warsaw, aims to raise awareness of the problem of suicide and prepare a wide-ranging educational campaign. The initiative involves research at various levels of society, including educational, professional and medical communities. The collected data will be used to create personalized prevention strategies aimed at supporting people in crisis, as well as preventing critical situations.   

The project is funded by the Ministry of Science. You can follow the progress of the work on the project’s dedicated website: www.sgmk.edu.pl/suicidology, where we publish updates on a regular basis.