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May 27, 2025 | Author Jeremy Gibson
Every day in the UK, 17 people die by suicide, and three-quarters of them are men. Suicide remains the leading cause of death for people under the age of 35 - and yet stigma, silence, and lack of awareness often stand in the way of life-saving intervention.
People may take their own life for a variety of reasons, often stemming from overwhelming emotional pain, feelings of hopelessness and a sense of isolation. Mental health conditions like depression, anxiety and trauma can exacerbate those feelings and make it difficult for someone to see a way out of their suffering.
Other factors, such as stressful life events, loss, financial difficulties or lack of social support, can also contribute to suicidal feelings. Often, those struggling feel misunderstood or trapped, leading them to believe that ending their life is the only way to find relief.
Research has shown that a substantial portion of hospitality workers experience poor mental health, including suicidal thoughts. The demands of the industry can put workers at real risk of burnout and serious mental health issues, which, without proper support, can escalate if unseen and unaddressed.
At Hospitality Action, we believe that suicide prevention is everyone’s responsibility. That’s why we’re proud to offer specialist training in partnership with Elevo to help hospitality teams recognise and support people in crisis.
The courses
Suicide First Aid
This one-day course can be applied in any professional or personal setting and provides greater understanding and confidence to intervene with people at risk of suicide.
Suicide First Aid Lite
This 3.5-hour course gives base level awareness and knowledge of the theory and practice of suicide intervention skills. It explores suicidal thoughts and suicidal behaviour and intention of behaviour vs outcome.
TAS10 (Talking About Suicide)
This workshop is designed to break down fear and stigma, giving participants the practical tools and confidence to have compassionate conversations about suicide.
TAS10 Extended
This extended training also ensures that everyone can play a role in suicide prevention by recognising signs, responding with care, and taking meaningful action.
Why this training matters
- Hospitality workers face high stress, long hours and limited support.
- Most people thinking about suicide show signs, but they can go unmissed by others.
- Staff are more likely to open up to colleagues than managers or HR.
- Training builds confidence to start life-saving conversations.
- It breaks stigma and creates a safer, more supportive workplace.
Why choose HA and Elevo
This training brings together the sector insight of Hospitality Action and the behavioural expertise of Elevo.
Hospitality Action understands the unique pressures of hospitality - fast-paced shifts, emotional labour, and working in tight-knit teams. Elevo specialises in creating inclusive, psychologically safe workplaces, with training rooted in real-world scenarios and led by wellbeing and DEI experts.
Together, we offer:
- A clear understanding of hospitality-specific challenges.
- Expert-led, practical training that’s easy to apply.
- Proven strategies to create a safer, more respectful workplace.
This partnership offer is here to support the hospitality industry by people who know it inside out.
Ready to take the next step?
These workshops are now available to all hospitality businesses with a discount for those organisations already subscribed to HA’s EAP. They’re practical, engaging and tailored to real-world hospitality scenarios. To find out more or enrol on a course, email eap@hospitalityaction.org.uk.