All Suicide awareness pages
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GuidanceSuicide in the UK and Republic of Ireland
Unlike people, suicide doesn’t discriminate. Suicide affects people of all ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, professions, religious backgrounds, and ethnicities. It’s estimated that one in five of us have considered ending our own lives at some point highlighting that suicidal feelings and suicide are more common than many people think.
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GuidanceSupport in the workplace after a suicide
The suicide of a colleague always has a profound emotional effect in the workplace. Even if you didn’t know the individual well, you may have unanswered questions and feel very vulnerable. It’s important therefore that the employers are able to respond to the needs of all colleagues regardless of their relationship with the person who has died.
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GuidanceSuicide prevention conversation – Mark and Simone
Knowing what to say to someone who is suicidal can be difficult but we’ve made it easier with this short video.
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GuidanceSuicide prevention conversation – Zara and Rafiq
Knowing what to say to someone who is suicidal can be difficult but we’ve made it easier with this short video.
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GuidanceSuicide awareness: a story of hope
This extract from ‘The Female Mind: A User’s Guide’ explores the role of hope in helping someone to make the decision to live. Hope cannot be underestimated, and it’s easier to inspire than you might think. (11/11)
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GuidanceSelf-care – things you can do to stay well when supporting others
Supporting others can be emotionally demanding, especially if you’re not feeling in a good place yourself. It’s really important to put your own wellbeing first and look after yourself on a daily basis, especially if you’re helping someone who is feeling vulnerable. (10/11)
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GuidanceSuicide prevention services in the UK and ROI
Knowing where to access help is a vital part of supporting someone who is feeling suicidal. Here is an overview of national orgainsations who are there to help. (9/11)
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GuidanceHow are people supported by suicide-prevention professionals?
It can be distressing not to know how someone you’ve supported will be helped once they engage with healthcare professionals who become responsible for their care, but it’s important to recognise that these specialists are best placed to provide a safe space to someone who is suicidal. This article looks at how healthcare professionals support people in crisis. (8/11)
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GuidanceCommon questions about suicide in the retail sector
Knowing what to do in certain situations can be difficult, especially if you’ve never encountered them before. This article addresses some of the more common scenarios involving colleagues who are feeling suicidal and offers sound advice on what to do should you encounter them. (7/11)
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GuidanceSupporting someone who is feeling suicidal
Kindness isn’t rocket science, it’s rocket fuel. Compassion and kindness go a long way in helping someone to make the decision to stay alive and we all have it in us to make a real difference. Here are some ways that you can help someone who feels that they’ve run out of options. (6/11)
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GuidanceRecognising the signs that someone may be suicidal
it’s not uncommon for people to try and tell a friend, family member or colleague about their intentions in advance. Recognising how someone might express their feelings is an important part of knowing how to respond. (5/11)
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GuidanceWhy language is important in suicide prevention
Considering the language we use to describe suicide is really important when supporting someone who may be thinking about taking their life. Seemingly innocuous words have the power to hurt despite that being the last thing we want to do. (4/11)
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GuidanceThe truth about suicide: dispelling the myths
Despite the fact that nearly one million people around the world take their own lives every year, suicide remains very stigmatised and misunderstood. In this article, you’ll discover the truths behind the myths. (3/11)
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GuidanceWhy people die by suicide
There are many reasons why people consider ending their life – as many reasons in fact as there are people. Suicide is not straightforward and is often the result of an individual experiencing many difficult things happening at once. (2/11)