Content of the training 

How do you deal with people around you who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts? During the Gatekeeper training, you will learn how to discuss this sensitive topic and how to assess the safety of the situation.

What makes this training course so effective? 

• Relatable theory: all lessons are tailored to realistic scenarios from your own professional experience
• Step-by-step practice: through examples and expert guidance, you’ll learn that a conversation about suicide isn’t as daunting as it seems
• Positive impact: by making suicide a topic that can be discussed openly, you help to create space for hope and action rather than despair

For who? 

• Board members of student associations  
• Key figures within student associations, i.e. members who fulfil a role for which the training is relevant. For example, confidential peer listeners, board members of sub-associations (disputen), or bar and order committee  

What can you expect? 

• To-the-point background information on mental health issues. 
• Practical tips: learn to recognise the signs within your association. 
• Practical exercises: discover how to initiate an open conversation. 

• Clarity on your role and responsibilities as a board member. 

Provider 

113 zelfmoordpreventie 

Practical information 

• Duration: 4 hours 
• The training can be followed for free by board members and key figures of a student association  
• You can follow the training both in Dutch and English