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Sharon & Peter's Story
23/02/2021
Sharon’s husband Peter attempted suicide a few years ago. They are sharing their story as they have insight into the reasons why Peter felt he could no longer go on.
“I don’t expect anyone to have the answers or ‘fix’ me but a conversation where the listener guides me back to my sense of hope is the greatest help I can receive.”
Hibernian FC player Scott Allan has seen first-hand how suicidal thoughts can affect people. He’s talking about suicide and mental health issues to encourage others to strike up conversations.
Hibernian FC player Christian Doidge's Story
07/01/2021
Hibernian FC player Christian Doidge is talking about suicide because he says it’s not a topic that gets brought up too often.
Imran's Story
04/01/2021
Imran has a happy life. But it took him a long time, and a suicide attempt, to get here. Imran was supported by SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) after his experiences.
Steve’s son Gregory (pictured) died by suicide in January 2016. He was 21 years old. He was a final year student at university and took his own life during the Christmas holidays. Steve tells us in his own words about his experience of supporting someone with suicidal thoughts and why talking is important.
Jenn tells how talking has helped her and how breaking the stigma can help others. She goes on to tell us what we can do to help those who need it the most, before telling us what she has learned from her lived experience of suicide.
Linda’s Story
06/11/2020
Hello everyone! I’m Linda and I’ve taken a bit of time today to tell you my story. Suicide affects so many of us, but hopefully opening up here can help some people that are currently feeling what I have felt.
Talking to people with lived experience of suicide is vital to how we learn, and ultimately prevent deaths in the future. We spoke to Stephanie about her story, and she told us how talking has helped her and how breaking the stigma can help others.
Adam's Story
01/10/2020
I can remember the night vividly. I was playing football with a few of my friends. The rage that hit me as we were knocked out of the tournament was like never before. I knew at this point that there was something wrong with me. I had never wanted to cry so much in my life but I held it together as I didn’t want to totally embarrass myself in front of my friends.
Open conversations about suicide are the first step in helping to prevent it. We are on a mission to make this the most supportive country in the world.
A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical one. You will not be wasting anyone’s time. Call 999 or go to A&E now if you do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe.
The following services offer confidential support from trained staff and volunteers. You can talk about anything that is troubling you, no matter how difficult:
Call 0800 83 85 87 to talk to Breathing Space. The service is open 24
hours at weekends (6pm Friday - 6am Monday) and 6pm to 2am on
weekdays (Monday - Thursday).
Text “SHOUT” to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line, text “YM” if you are under 19.
Contact
If you would like to get in touch please email us at enquiry@unitedtopreventsuicide.org.uk Please note we are not able to provide direct support to individuals. If you need help now, please go to the ‘Urgent Help’ section.
Below you will find a number of support organisations in Scotland that provide resources and information on suicide and mental health.
United to Prevent Suicide is a new unifying identity for suicide prevention in Scotland. It marks a new approach to preventing suicide as set out in Scotland’s National Suicide Prevention Action Plan.
Building a social movement of people with a shared belief in preventing suicide
Improving our knowledge and skills in suicide prevention with the development of new learning resources, available to everyone
Improving our approach to those bereaved by suicide through the development of a new dedicated service
Using digital technology to improve suicide prevention
A new approach to crisis care for those of us who experience suicidal thoughts
Increased resources to support improved local action in every area of Scotland
Inspiring leaders across all aspects of life in Scotland to create a culture that supports preventing suicide
Improving our understanding of suicidal behaviour to inform action to prevent its occurrence
This work is funded by Scottish Government and led by the National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group (NSPLG). The social movement work is jointly managed by Public Health Scotland and SAMH.
United to Prevent Suicide is not just a name or a logo. It’s a movement.
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