Suicide Prevention: some advice and guidance if you’re worried about someone

This is a very important and emotional subject to broach. With the recent World Suicide Prevention Day I wanted to share some information that might be useful if you want to know what you can do to make a difference. It’s not always possible for us to have the influence we want when someone is in crisis. Our worry about saying the wrong thing can often lead to silence - so I hope the following article is useful.

This article was shared In my professional network. It was written by Mike Tunstall, an experienced Samaritan volunteer. He covers:

• some of the common feelings you might experience if you know someone who has taken their own life

• the importance of asking someone directly “are you suicidal?”

• the skills that are useful to have when listening to someone who may be suicidal

• some myths and facts about suicide that people often confuse

Read the full article here

Other useful info to support someone and read myths about suicide.

If you’re in crisis:

Suicidal thoughts can be complex, frightening and confusing. Please know you’re not alone, there is always hope and someone non-judgemental is available to speak to you. Call the Samaritans, they are free and open 24/7.

Please book in a confidential coaching call with Sian or Victoria if you want to discuss any thing relating to yourself or someone you’re worried about.