Q P R - Suicide Prevention Training
(Question, Persuade & Refer)
Question, Persuade & Refer - Suicide Prevention Training.
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The QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training provided by Manx Minds is a 4 hour training course specifically designed to give ANYONE the skills and confidence, to know how to intervene when someone is having thoughts of suicide, or in a suicidal crisis. We offer this world renowned, evidence-based training on an on-going basis.​​
The latest statistics from the World Health Organisation reveal a heartbreaking reality: more than 720,000 people die by suicide each year. This means that, worldwide, someone takes their own life every 44 seconds.
In the UK, government data from 2023 estimates 1,624 fatalities from reported road collisions. In contrast, approximately 7,055 people died by suicide in the same year—making the suicide rate 4.4 times higher than that of road deaths.
We believe 1 life lost to suicide is 1 life too many. Suicide is one of the most preventable forms of death IF individuals in a suicidal crisis are able to access appropriate help quickly and effectively at their point of need. With timely, evidence-based interventions, suicides can be prevented. QPR provides exactly this.
​​Manx Minds QPR Instructor, Ali Vondy, is passionate about creating communities where suicide is brought, ‘out of the shadows and into the light’. Only by removing the stigma and discrimination around suicide, can we encourage more people to reach out for help.Through our QPR training we want to train as many people as possible, across every sphere of life, to know how to effectively help those around them.​
Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. QPR is the most widely taught 'Gatekeeper' training in the world.
Key components covered in training:​
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The common causes of suicidal behaviour
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The warning signs of suicide
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How to get help for someone in crisis
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How to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal
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Manx Minds QPR training is just £30/delegate. Everyone who complete the course receives a manual, certificate and digital badge to add to their email signature, as well as a host of signposting resources.
What have previous course delegates said?​
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"Very informative and delivered professionally, kept everyone engaged."
"​Ali was a great facilitator. She is perfect for delivering a course on this specific subject matter. The mix of knowledge and compassion is the perfect combination for this training."
"Going in I felt very apprehensive about the subject matter. Not confident that I would be able to help someone through something so difficult. After receiving the training I'm confident that I could use what I've learned to have a real positive impact in someone's life. I feel like the content was appropriate for the audience, and delivered in a very real, but constructive, and hopeful way which seemed to get through to the whole group. Fantastic!"
If you would like more information about completing a QPR course please contact us.
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