Thread by @Graham_Goulden, Its #SuicidePreventionWeek We still see too many people die by suicide in [...]

Its #SuicidePreventionWeek We still see too many people die by suicide in the UK. 13.5 men a day die by suicide every day in the UK. 2 people a day in Scotland die by suicide. Last week saw a doubling of suicides amongst teen girls and young women. Suicide impacts on us all

An old blog but still relevant. Would you know what to look for? Would you know what to say? We can all #DoTheKnowledge and practice our response https://grahamgoulden.com/2018/09/07/suicide-the-killer-we-need-to-confront/ #SuicidePreventionWeek

Suicide – the killer we need to confront.

I’ve written quite a few blogs over the past few years. I must say that this one has been on my mind for many months. It covers a difficult subject. It covers a difficult subject for me. It covers …

https://grahamgoulden.com/2018/09/07/suicide-the-killer-we-need-to-confront/

Fact - People who talk about suicide should always be taken seriously. A majority don't want to die, they just do not want to live the life they have at the time. I minded of the #StrangerOnTheBridge programme with @MrJonnyBenjamin Feelings can pass and it takes one person

The #PowerOfOne starts with you. It's a myth that talking about suicide will make it worse. It's already bad. Asking directly about suicide gives a person permission to tell you how they feel. For some this can be a huge relief. #SuicidePreventionWeek

Reaching out can save a life. Check out the work of @suicideresearch As said #DoTheKnowledge on this subject. We all have a role not just in #SuicidePreventionWeek but at all other times. Please share @ForOurMen

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