It is estimated that 1 in 20 people have thought about suicide in any given year, which shows us why it’s so important that we all do our bit to start the conversation and tackle stigma.

These sessions are free of charge and open to anyone living or working in Aberdeen City or Moray. They are for anyone who wants to stay informed and get the opportunity to come together and learn from others. This is whether you are looking for an initial overview or have done some sort of suicide prevention training previously and looking for a refresher.

The session covers:-

• Introduction to the statistics and prevalence of suicide
• Stigma – why does this still exist?
• Spotting the signs that may suggest someone is having thoughts of suicide
• Asking the question around suicide, the power of listening and remembering what we can do within the remit of our roles
• Signposting to support and resources; our boundaries/looking after ourselves

For any questions get in touch with SAMH’s North East Suicide Prevention Team at northeastsuicideprevention@samh.org.uk