Suicide Prevention Week
National Suicide Prevention week takes place every year in September and seeks to reduce the stigma that surrounds suicide, and encourage people to talk more openly about the subject without fear of being judged.
What Is Suicide?
Most people contemplating suicide may not want to die; they want to stop the pain and difficulties they are suffering.
Some facts about suicide:
• On average, two people die by suicide every day in Scotland
• Talking about suicide saves lives
• If you are worried about someone talk to them, it could save their life
• If you feel suicidal, don't hide it, talk to someone you trust or phone a helpline
• Suicide affects all ages, genders and cultures.
Serious talk about suicide reduces risk. The best way to identify the possibility of suicide is to ask directly. Open talk and genuine concern about someone's thoughts of suicide are a source of relief and are key elements in preventing the immediate danger of suicide.
Effective suicide prevention is made difficult by the stigma attached. Taboos prevent us from speaking freely about the problem and discussing what we can do. Stigma leads to misunderstanding and intolerance which are barriers to change.
Stigma also makes it difficult for people who have lost a loved one to suicide. It may prevent them from telling others the cause of death, and others don't quite know how to react. Bereavement from suicide should be treated like any other loss, and help is on hand for those bereaved by suicide
Support
Touched By Suicide offers emotional and practical support in a number of ways. A confidential telephone helpline service is available. They also have local support groups. The Kilmarnock one meets in the Daniel Coffey Suite, North West Area Centre
Western Road, Kilmarnock on the last Thursday of the month 7pm to 9 pm
Helpline no. 01294 229087
Breathing Space. A free, confidential phone-line to call when feeling down or stressed. 0800 83 85 87
ChildLine is the free, 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children who are deaf or find using a regular phone difficult can try this textphone service. Childline Textphone 0800 400 222
National Domestic Abuse Helpline You have the right to live without fear of violence and abuse. If you, or someone you know, is being abused by their partner, find out how Women’s Aid can help. 0800 927 1234
The Samaritans U.K. helpline 08457 909090 Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. 08457 909090
What Is Suicide?
Most people contemplating suicide may not want to die; they want to stop the pain and difficulties they are suffering.
Some facts about suicide:
• On average, two people die by suicide every day in Scotland
• Talking about suicide saves lives
• If you are worried about someone talk to them, it could save their life
• If you feel suicidal, don't hide it, talk to someone you trust or phone a helpline
• Suicide affects all ages, genders and cultures.
Serious talk about suicide reduces risk. The best way to identify the possibility of suicide is to ask directly. Open talk and genuine concern about someone's thoughts of suicide are a source of relief and are key elements in preventing the immediate danger of suicide.
Effective suicide prevention is made difficult by the stigma attached. Taboos prevent us from speaking freely about the problem and discussing what we can do. Stigma leads to misunderstanding and intolerance which are barriers to change.
Stigma also makes it difficult for people who have lost a loved one to suicide. It may prevent them from telling others the cause of death, and others don't quite know how to react. Bereavement from suicide should be treated like any other loss, and help is on hand for those bereaved by suicide
Support
Touched By Suicide offers emotional and practical support in a number of ways. A confidential telephone helpline service is available. They also have local support groups. The Kilmarnock one meets in the Daniel Coffey Suite, North West Area Centre
Western Road, Kilmarnock on the last Thursday of the month 7pm to 9 pm
Helpline no. 01294 229087
Breathing Space. A free, confidential phone-line to call when feeling down or stressed. 0800 83 85 87
ChildLine is the free, 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children who are deaf or find using a regular phone difficult can try this textphone service. Childline Textphone 0800 400 222
National Domestic Abuse Helpline You have the right to live without fear of violence and abuse. If you, or someone you know, is being abused by their partner, find out how Women’s Aid can help. 0800 927 1234
The Samaritans U.K. helpline 08457 909090 Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. 08457 909090