Suicide Prevention is everyone’s business and there is something that we can all do in our communities to help break the stigma.

The North East Suicide Prevention Team, hosted by SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) is delivering Introduction to Suicide Prevention training sessions in the community.

The session will cover:-

• 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

Please note this course is a brief introduction to suicide prevention, is not designed for crisis support.

Who should attend this training session?

Suicide is something that can affect any of us. So this session is for anyone who wants to find out what they can do in their community to create a positive environment for people to talk.

For any queries about the training please contact the North East Suicide Prevention Team at northeastsuicideprevention@samh.org.uk