Suicide Prevention Scotland

Suicide is a topic that makes many of us nervous; it can feel like the hardest thing in the world. But talking about suicide is the best way to prevent it from happening. This is the start of our country’s biggest ever conversation about suicide. 💙 🔗 SuicidePrevention.scot

Well, this isn't half exciting (important, too). The Baton of Hope UK's Tour 2025 is coming to @LoveWestLothian, here in Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 On Friday 05 September, it will visit a range of locations across the area, in partnership with Neil's Hugs Foundation. suicideprevention.scot/articles/baton…

Stigma can be a barrier for people with experience of mental illness – even facing stigma and lack of support from friends and family members. Our partners @seemescotland have some useful resources to help improve your understanding of mental health. 👇 bit.ly/PublicStigma

Four inspiring ambassadors came together to spark Scotland's biggest ever conversation about suicide. All with their own lived experience, the discussions were deeply moving, emotional and full of support for each other. 🩵🩷🧡💚 Watch the conversation: suicideprevention.scot/whatif

🆕 We're recruiting for a Suicide Prevention Project Co-ordinator to join our team. This is a amazing opportunity for someone with energy to become part of Suicide Prevention Scotland, and help us in our mission to prevent suicide. 💜 🔗 myjobscotland.gov.uk/organisations/…

The importance of listening to a friend 👇 Ross made a plan to die by suicide in 2017. Had it not been for his friend Megan taking time to listen to his thoughts and feelings, he may have never recovered. Read Ross' letter to Megan: suicideprevention.scot/whatif/ross

Over on our website you'll find a directory of suicide prevention services from across Scotland. We continue to add to it, too. Find out what's available in your location or register your own service ➡️ suicideprevention.scot/services

🆕 @TalkToSaveLives have been engaging with members to explore what the future of their social movement looks like. 💚💜 Here's what's new: 🩷 A national event, the Big Meet Up 🩵 Local groups, starting in Dundee 🧡 Members training programme 🔗 suicideprevention.scot/articles/new-u…

🆕 @haylismac has been reflecting on why tears for the loss of her beloved cat Tiggy is a reminder that it's ok to show emotion. Our national delivery lead's latest blog, comes at a time when visible, public emotion has been high on the news agenda.✍️🏼 🔗 suicideprevention.scot/articles/tears…

New benches in Greenock & Dundee offer a place to pause, reflect & find support. 💙 More info in our latest newsletter: suicideprevention.scot/articles/lates…

🆕 @RSABI is working with @UofGlasgow on a new research project focused on suicide prevention in the agriculture industry in Scotland. The three-year project will be supervised by Professor Rory O’Connor, one of the world’s leading experts in the field of suicide prevention.

🎙️ You'll find our Creating Hope podcast series wherever you listen to yours. Over four episodes you can hear about: 🩷 Lived & living experience 🧡 Data & intelligence 🩵 Children & young people 💚 Bereavement More ➡️ suicideprevention.scot/about-suicide-…

In 2017, all Ross wanted to do was stay in bed and shut off the outside world. That was until his friend Megan convinced him to take up hillwalking. The decision to start changed his life for the better. 🩷 Read Ross' letter to Megan: suicideprevention.scot/whatif/ross

Delighted to be involved as a case study of practice within Renfrewshire Council. So good to see great work across Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

🆕 We've launched a new resource for schools (don't worry, we know it's holiday time; we'll remind you!). The guide includes examples of different suicide prevention approaches that schools have taken. Know someone who should see it? 🏷️ Tag them! ➡️ suicideprevention.scot/articles/launc…

Laura attempted suicide three times. Looking back, Laura wishes she was able to tell herself that things would change if she could stay alive.💚 Read Laura's moving letter to herself: suicideprevention.scot/whatif/laura

Giving someone hope. 🩵 When someone opens up to you about how they are feeling, it's not about fixing everything overnight. It's about giving them the space and listening to their thoughts and feelings. Learn more about how to offer support: suicideprevention.scot/suicide-suppor…

In September we're launching the What if... video podcast. Studio based, and hosted by high-profile presenter, we're continuing Scotland's biggest ever conversation about suicide. We want suggestions which are: 🟠 Bold 🟡 Challenging 🟢 Inspiring ➡️ suicideprevention.scot/whatif/ideas-n…

#ICYMI The Creating Hope podcast by @SuicidePrevScot is designed for anyone working to prevent suicide in Scotland, inc staff in colleges, unis and SA's. 4 focus areas: 🩷 Lived & living experience 🧡 Data & intelligence 💚 Bereavement 🩵 C&YP 💫bit.ly/4dympPo

Asking for help is difficult. It takes a huge amount of courage. But asking for help could be the most important thing you ever do. It allows people around you to listen to your feelings, talk to you about them, and support you. 💚

What if a conversation about suicide could save a life? We know talking about suicide can be extremely difficult. You might not know what to say, or worry you'll say the wrong thing. We're normalising talking about suicide, and giving people the confidence to do so. 🩵🩷🧡💚