World Suicide Prevention Day
Published: 10th September 2024
Please note: information below may be triggering for some
World Suicide Prevention Day takes place on Tuesday 10th September, spreading the message globally that suicide can be prevented. The theme for 2024 is ‘changing the narrative on suicide’ with an associated call to action of ‘start the conversation.’
If you or someone you know is struggling, it's important to seek help from professionals or trusted individuals. Various helplines and mental health resources are available to provide assistance and support.
Important resources
As well as at our wellbeing hub, also find valubale resources below:
Mind
Mind have developed a free online course, called Conversations in the Community. You’ll build confidence in how to have conversations about mental health and wellbeing, to be there for others in your community.
- It's free for anyone to do
- It's online - you can do it from anywhere
- It takes about 90 minutes in total, but you can leave to take breaks and it will save your progress
- It contains video examples of people talking, and practice scenarios for you to try
- It's self-guided - no one will assess you
- Mind have co-produced the course with people who have experience of mental health problems
Sign up to Conversations in the Community on the Mind website.
Qwell
Qwell offer a variety of anonymous digital mental health support for adults across the UK, focusing on providing professional advice and personal development tools to set goals to achieve whatever you're aiming for - managing anxiety or improving mood.
Samaritans
Samaritans are encouraging people to talk more openly about suicide, giving individuals the chance to express how they feel and get the support they need. They provide some useful tips on how we can all help make a change.
Stigma is a major barrier to seeking help. Changing the narrative around suicide through the promotion of hope can create a more compassionate society where those in need feel more comfortable in coming forward to seek help. We can all do something to live in a world where suicide is recognised and we can all do something to help prevent it.