What if a conversation about suicide could save a life?
Suicide is a topic that makes many of us nervous; it can feel like the hardest thing in the world to ask someone about. But here’s the thing lots of people don’t realise. Talking about suicide is the best way to prevent it from happening.
A new campaign
This new short film about suicide awareness in Scotland features four extraordinary people who share their own deeply personal experiences. The goal of this campaign is to normalise the idea of having a conversation about suicide and to give people the confidence to ask directly about suicide. This is the start of Scotland's biggest ever conversation about suicide.
As part of the campaign, Suicide Prevention Scotland has also launched a new website which provides information and key links to a range of centralised resources to support people experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who are worried for someone else or for those who have been bereaved by suicide.
Seeking support
If you, or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please reach out for help, speak to someone you trust or call one of these helplines:
- Samaritans — 116 123 or use the online chat at samaritans.org
- Breathing Space — 0800 83 85 87
- NHS 24 mental health hub — 111
- PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 – 0800 068 4141 or text 88247
If you are ever in immediate danger or have the means to cause yourself harm you should dial 999 and request an ambulance.