Workshop 13 October 2025 Suicide Awareness and Prevention Workshop This one-day, in-person workshop is aimed at those in the creative industries. It is designed to help you identify signs that someone may be thinking about suicide and give you the confidence to support them. Available to MU members in Wales. Date Monday, 13 October 2025 Time 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Location Cardiff Book your place General enquiries: wyn.williams@bectu.org.uk Find out more: Unite Building, 1 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9SD. Accessibility: There are lifts available in the venue. Please contact wyn.williams@bectu.org.uk to discuss any accessibility requirements you may have. About the event Sadly many people in the creative industries live with poor mental health, and the number of people considering taking their lives in the sector is much higher than the workforce in general. This interactive workshop is aimed at those working in the creative industries in Wales, especially if you’re in a supportive or supervisory/management role e.g. Wellbeing Facilitators, Mental Health First Aiders, Mentors, Union Representatives, Heads of Departments, Producers, Employers etc. Workshop content The Suicide Awareness and Prevention course has been designed to enable you to identify signs that someone is thinking of suicide, and to give you the confidence to help support them. By the end the session participants should be able to: Understand the prevalence and the impact of suicide in the UK Identify the possible indicators that may be associated with someone who is having thoughts of suicide Recognise the risk factors associated with suicide Learn how to respond appropriately to someone who is having thoughts of suicide Realise how your attitude can impact your response to someone who is having thoughts of suicide. Find out more about the session and trainer via the booking link below. How to attendThe trainer is only licensed to provide this course for those who live and/or work in Wales. This very important training is provided free of charge. The £15 deposit to secure your place will be reimbursed after your attendance, minus Eventbrite's 5% booking fee. Book your place CULT Cymru CULT Cymru is a learning project led by BECTU in partnership with Equity, the Musicians’ Union and the Writers’ Guild. We work with industry workers, employers and other organisations to arrange learning activities and networking events throughout Wales. See all events
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