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Suicide Prevention Scotland delivers Creating Hope Together, @ScotGov & @COSLA 's Suicide Prevention Strategy. 🟢🟪💛 ⚠️ You may find some content distressing

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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
2 months
▶️ Our first year as Suicide Prevention Scotland has been busy and productive. A lot has been achieved, but there is much to do. This is what we've been up to - and what's next. 💚🩵💛🧡 🔁 Please share @scotgovhealth | @MareeToddMSP | @cllrpaulkelly @Rose_Fitzp | @haylismac
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
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It’s World #SuicidePreventionDay and we’re proud to launch United to Prevent Suicide. We believe that we can make Scotland the most supportive nation in the world. Join us. #TogetherWeCanSaveLives #UnitedtoPreventSuicide #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
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🆕 Working in partnership with @scotgovhealth , @penumbra_scot , @suppinmindscot , @PSsafercomms and @NHSNSS we've today launched a pilot service to support families bereaved by suicide in Ayrshire & Arran and Highland areas. Full story ➡️
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
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🆕We can reveal the launch of a new Youth Advisory Group, in partnership with Children in Scotland and the University of Stirling. 💛 Please share! 🔗 @cisweb | @NMAHPRu | @scotgovhealth | @COSLA | @Emilytest12 | @Stephrc16 | @KevinStewartSNP | @StirUni
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
3 years
WOW! Tonight in Perth, the Smeaton Bridge has been lit up in the colours of @TalkToSaveLives - following today’s media coverage featuring Linda Fisken from our Lived Experience Panel. 🟣🟢
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
1 year
Today we learned that 762 people died by suicide in 2022. This is a increase of nine on 2021 (+1.2%). We mourn the loss of every person, and think of their families today - as we do everyday. Our work to prevent suicide will continue, because no death should ever be inevitable.
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
1 year
Every day is important when it comes to suicide prevention. However today we're making a series of important announcements. Ready to find out more? Let's go! 🧵
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
3 years
🆕A new toolkit which will help every local authority in Scotland to develop a tailored action plan to prevent suicide is being launched today with @COSLA . Guidance ➡️ Background ➡️
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
4 years
🆕 So, what does Scotland's National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group (NSPLG) do? ▶️ We asked Jenn and Steph from our Lived Experience Panel to help us create this new animation to explain more. 🔁 Please RT to share.
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
2 years
As @ScotGovHealth prepares to launch a new Suicide Prevention Strategy & Action Plan this autumn, we brought members of our Lived Experience Panel back together to review the work undertaken to date as part of the existing approach. We are #UnitedToPreventSuicide . Please RT!
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
2 years
We're pleased @scotgovhealth & @COSLA are launching Scotland's new long-term Suicide Prevention Strategy and Action Plan, today. 🧡 Whole of gov approach 🧡 Focus on societal issues 🧡 Children & young people crucial 🧡 About outcomes not actions ➡️
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
3 years
We're delighted to be launching a new Youth Advisory Group who will support the delivery of Scotland's Suicide Prevention Action Plan. Take a look at this 60 second guide - if you think you could get involved email jenny @cosla .gov.uk. All RTs very welcome! @COSLA @Rose_Fitzp
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
3 years
A new suicide prevention strategy for Scotland will launch in 2022. Everyone at NSPLG would encourage as many people as possible to get involved in this vital conversation. Have your say ➡️
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
2 years
🆕 We have launched a new website with @nhsinform to support people living with thoughts of suicide. 🔗 The site features stories with those who have experienced suicidal thoughts. For Neil, this matters ⬇️ Please share 🧡
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
1 year
🎙️ A new limited series podcast from Suicide Prevention Scotland has launched today. Time Space Compassion explores three how three simple words can make an enormous difference to people experiencing suicidal crisis. 🟢🟪💛 ➡️ Please share this post! 🔄
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
2 years
This morning, @scotgovhealth have launched a public consultation on a draft new Suicide Prevention Strategy and Action Plan. You are warmly invited to take part in reviewing the strategy before 23 August 2022. ➡️
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
3 years
With a new minister responsible for mental health appointed this week, we thought it was a good opportunity to tell you a bit more about what the National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group do. Thread [1/13]
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
2 years
A memorable, important day, inspired by those who have experienced so much. Together we learned a great deal. There’s so much more to do, but we can safe for sure that Scotland has never been more focused on suicide prevention. #UnitedToPreventSuicide
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
3 years
The @WHO have formally recognised our work to engage people with lived experience to help us support the delivery of the Scottish Government's Suicide Prevention Action Plan. Jenn Barnes - who lost her brother to suicide - is really pleased to see such recognition.
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
1 year
Following the news that 762 people lost their life to suicide last year, our National Delivery Lead @haylismac has written her own deeply personal story. You can read 'My Uncle Joe' on @Medium , now. ➡️
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
2 years
“As a reacher who had worked for many years I thought I had insight but part of the puzzle I was missing was lived experience… I know first hand that nationally and internationally the Lived Experience Panel is leading the way.” - @suicideresearch #UnitedToPreventSuicide
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
3 years
Data from @NatRecordsScot / @P_H_S_Official today reveals that 805 people died by probable suicide in 2020. This is 3% down YOY, but is higher than the previous five year average (739). We mourn with everyone who lost someone they loved. Suicide should never be inevitable.
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
3 years
🆕 We're delighted that @scotgovhealth minister @KevinStewartSNP has accepted our recommendations in full. A new group, the Suicidal Crisis Support Action Group will drive implementation of the Time, Space and Compassion approach. Read more ▶️
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
4 years
As part of Scotland’s Suicide Prevention Action Plan, Every Life Matters, we have launched new learning resources aimed at health and wider public workforce colleagues. Learn more ➡️
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
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We are pleased to publish our first Annual Report: Making Suicide Prevention Everyone’s Business. The report can be accessed here: . #suicideprevention #NSPLGAnnualReport2019 #NSPLG #everyonesbusiness
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
4 years
This hasn't been an easy year for anyone and for many, Christmas is going to be a difficult time. If you need support please know you are not alone. The teams at @Sams_Scotland and @NHS24 are here 24/7. ☎️ Call Samaritans for free - 116 123 ☎️ Call NHS 24 for free - 111 🔄 RT
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
4 years
Please join us in welcoming Jenny Ferguson, our new Delivery Lead on children and young people. Jenny joins us from @StafScot where she led on their trauma work with young people. Previously she worked at mental health organisations including @MentalWelfare and @seemescotland .
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
2 years
We are delighted to see the launch of 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. This new approach has been designed to help people experiencing suicidal crisis by those who have been there. 🟢🟪💛 ▶️
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
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We’re ready to welcome 250 delegates to our first conference this morning. A day of learning, sharing, supporting and encouraging is ahead. 💛🧡🩵 #SuicidePreventionScotland
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
1 year
Welcome to our #TimeSpaceCompassion 🧵. Over the next few weeks we'll hear from a range of people working to prevent suicide in Scotland. They'll reflect on our new approach, and what it means to them. You, too, can join the discussion. Let's start with @haylismac ... 🟢🟪💛
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
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"I truly wish that none of them had ever been touched by suicide, but I am incredibly grateful to them all for being willing to share their experiences and their views to help shape all our work.." National Delivery Lead @haylismac on an inspiring week.
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
3 years
Two major developments are coming up on that focus on children and young people: 🟠 Big awareness campaign for young people, co-produced with 16-19 year olds 🟠 Creating a new Youth Advisory Group to help us understand more about suicide and co-design solutions
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
2 years
“This strategy is of the upmost importance about how we will work together to prevent suicide. We must tackle all the inequalities that can contribute to suicide.” - @KevinStewartSNP
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
3 years
🎦 A remarkable group of people have supported the delivery of @ScotGovHealth 's Suicide Prevention Action Plan over the last couple of years. Our Lived Experience Panel have been instrumental in shaping this work, so much so that their impact has been recognised by @WHO .
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
4 years
We're appointing a new Operational Delivery Lead, for our Children and Young People strand of work. *⃣ Influence policy & shape the future *⃣ Work with industry leaders & world leading academics *⃣ Help us in our mission to prevent suicide Apply ▶️
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
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🆕 We're looking for people from across Scotland with experience of suicide to share their views and help us shape our work. Learn more and apply to join our Lived Experience Panel ➡️ 🔄 RT to share please
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
4 years
Earlier today @NatRecordsScot released information about deaths by probable suicide in 2019. We now have comprehensive reaction from two members of our lived experience panel, from our chair @Rose_Fitzp and Academic Advisory Group chair, Steve Platt. ▶️
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
3 years
In partnership with @COSLA and @ScotGov , we launched a new toolkit for local suicide prevention leads across Scotland's 32 local authorities. @Rose_Fitzp explains why it is so important...
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
4 years
Today we've published a review into the @ScotGov and @COSLA Every Life Matters: Suicide Prevention Action Plan. We're grateful to authors Steve Platt, co-chair of our Academic Advisory Group, Fiona Myers & @ShirleyWindsor1 from Public Health Scotland. ➡️
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
3 years
We'd like to thank our Lived Experience Panel who participated in an event today to celebrate and reflect on their work to support the delivery of Scotland's Suicide Prevention Action Plan. There is so much to do, but goodness you have contributed to much.
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
4 years
"We should not be afraid to talk about suicide. People who experience suicidal thoughts tell us that using the word ‘suicide’, can enable someone who needs help to start a conversation, and can save a life." @Rose_Fitzp writes in today's @TheScotsman :
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
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▶️ We've been asking people today how they are Creating Hope. Let's start with Skye, an amazing member of our Youth Advisory Group. They delivered a powerful speech to delegates earlier on how we're approaching suicide prevention in Scotland. More to come in this thread... 🧵
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
1 year
The team at @cisweb are recruiting new members to join our Suicide Prevention Youth Advisory Group (16-25) who: 🔘 Have attempted to take their own life 🔘 Experienced suicidal thoughts 🔘 Lost a loved one to suicide 🔘 Have poor mental health ℹ️  🟢🟪💛
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
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🆕🔊 Coming soon, we're launching a new podcast. Time Space Compassion is a new limited edition series from Suicide Prevention Scotland. It brings together professionals, academics, and people with lived experience to explore these three simple - but important - words. 🟢🟪💛
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
7 months
Ahead of tomorrow's #SuicidePreventionScotland conference here in Glasgow, we've been welcoming suicide prevention delivery leads from across Scotland. It's a great opportunity to bring people together to spend time reflecting on local plans, sharing best practice and learning.
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
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📙 Research we commissioned into the experiences of suicide ideation of racialised people in Scotland has been published, today. @drimajackson / @engagedexplore 🔗
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
4 years
The response to today’s launch of United to Prevent Suicide has been incredible! Thank you! 💚💜 The conversation does not end today... So let’s talk Suicide. #UnitedToPreventSuicide #TogetherWeCanSaveLives
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
1 year
A comprehensive evaluation of our Suicide Bereavement Support Service pilot project has been published by @scotgovhealth today. 📝
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
1 year
A month ago we held our Time Space Compassion gathering in Edinburgh. We had a brilliant day of engaging discussion with around one hundred people working in suicide prevention in Scotland. Let's keep those conversations going. #TimeSpaceCompassion 🟢🟪💛 📸 Billy Waugh
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
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Today we're launching a new series of films created with young people exploring how to involve them, meaningfully, in co-production. 🩵 @North_Ayrshire 🧡 @cisweb / @StirUni 💛 @WDCouncil We'll share these through the afternoon - along with insight from those involved. 🧵
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
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📸 A packed venue for today's Creating Hope Together conference presented by #SuicidePreventionScotland . 🧡💙💜💛
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
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Close to 2,000 people have joined our movement, @TalkToSaveLives This is an amazing opportunity for all of us to come together and help save lives. You really can make a difference. ▶️
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
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🆕 Our first Creating Hope Together conference is next month for people & organisations working in suicide prevention. 📝 Register your interest by 9 February 🤞🏽We'll confirm if you have a place by 16 February 🔗 🔄 Please share!
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
3 years
"Our commitment to our work remains as strong as ever, as does our conviction that everyone can have a role to play in preventing suicide and that we can all help to save lives." - @Rose_Fitzp We've launched our annual report, today. Read it here:
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
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“The courage, determination & passion to share their painful experiences, their losses by suicide. That’s an incredible gift they have given, not just to people on the panel, but all of society. I thank them from the bottom of my heart.”- @ConfabWithKeir #UnitedToPreventSuicide
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
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A 🧵 of images from yesterday's Lived Experience Panel Celebration & Learning Event... 🧡
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
3 years
Colleagues at @P_H_S_Official are recruiting six new posts to support the implementation of suicide prevention activity across Scotland - guided and informed by @COSLA and @scotgovhealth . Learning support: Implementation support:
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
5 years
Expressions of interest are requested from third sector organisations to lead a pilot bereavement support service for those affected by suicide in both Highland and Ayrshire and Arran. For full details email enquiries @nationalsuicidepreventiongroup .scot #EveryLifeMatters
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
7 months
In our latest blog, @LauraGib1975 from @PSsafercomms reflects on a trip to the US after being awarded a Churchill Fellowship to research the wellbeing and resilience support and training offered to people working in law enforcement. 📝
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
2 years
This afternoon @KevinStewartSNP addressed the Scottish Parliament to share details of the Scottish Government and COSLA’s new, joint long-term Suicide Prevention Strategy and Action Plan. Suicide prevention must be everyone’s business, and we welcome this support.
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
2 years
🆕 Scotland’s social movement for change on suicide has launched the country’s first ever suicide prevention campaign directly aimed at young people aged 16-20. More ➡️ @scotgovhealth | @Rose_Fitzp | @TalkToSaveLives | @KevinStewartSNP
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
3 years
Our colleagues at @scotgovhealth are undertaking the first phase of engagement ahead of building Scotland's new Suicide Prevent Strategy. We'd like to encourage you to take part in a consultative survey - because every view really matters. 🔗
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
7 months
📸 Ahead of next week's first Suicide Prevention Scotland conference, we're filming in Glasgow today, learning more about how a range of partners are Creating Hope Together across the city, and wider area. 🩵💛🧡 #SuicidePreventionScotland
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
2 years
“This is a moment to pause, take stock, to celebrate your achievements, to share learning and to importantly thank all of you that have made the last four years possible.” - @Rose_Fitzp #UnitedToPreventSuicide
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
2 years
Our colleagues @scotgovhealth and @COSLA are recruiting for a new National Delivery Lead for Suicide Prevention. They will shape and lead the delivery of Scotland's new suicide prevention strategy and initial three-year action plan. All the info: 🔄 RT!
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
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A final few pictures from us today here in Glasgow where 250 people have come together. Please check out our feed for loads (and loads) of pictures, insight and film from today. There's heaps to get your teeth into! This is Creating Hope Together. 🧡💙💜💛🩵
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
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Representatives of our National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group have commented on today's release of data for death by probable suicide for 2020. 🟠 @Rose_Fitzp 🟠 Steve McHugh (our Lived Experience Panel) 🟠 Emeritus Professor Steve Platt Read ➡️
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
1 year
Today's news was revealed at an event at @BordersCollege in Galashiels. Last week, we met inspiring people from @NHSBorders , @scotborders , and @quarriers to learn about some amazing partnerships. 🏉 Rugby & mental health 🫶🏽 Peer support & gardening 💜 After a suicide & strategy
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
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“I never thought I would have to be the sort of position to champion [the word suicide]. This is my brother’s legacy, I do it for him. I don’t want anyone to have to feel like we did, to see my mum or dad struggling like I did.” - Jenn, LEP #UnitedToPreventSuicide
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
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On 17 August, @NatRecordsScot will release the latest statistics on deaths by probable suicide from 2020. @Rose_Fitzp explains where we are at the moment. "The rise in suicide in young people should concern us, especially the rising trend in young women," she says.
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
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Very soon we'll launch a new animation which to help tell the story of our work at the National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group. It's been co-created with Jenn and Steph from our Lived Experience Panel who helped plan, script and voice the new film. 🔜🔔 Notifications on!
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
1 year
University of Glasgow's @suicideresearch team want to interview UK men aged 40-59 years who have attempted suicide in the last five years. These confidential interviews aim to understand the role of interpersonal factors in relation to suicide risk. ℹ️➡️
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
1 year
🎙️ Episode 01 - Trauma 🟢🟪💛 We're joined by @Shumela_MDofRLP , @DrAdamGWBurley and @haylismac to explore issues around people who have experienced trauma when they are in crisis. Pick your podcast platform ⤵️
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
1 year
🎙️ A new limited series podcast from Suicide Prevention Scotland has launched today. Time Space Compassion explores three how three simple words can make an enormous difference to people experiencing suicidal crisis. 🟢🟪💛 ➡️ Please share this post! 🔄
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
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Fiona is a huge part of @NSPLG_Scot . After the awful loss of her daughter Emily, she has committed to shining light where there is darkness. Bringing her - and Emily’s - experience to support our work on children and young people (Action 8) will help save other lives. ♥️
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Altho still in disbelief, I’m delighted to say it’s true, I’m being awarded an #MBE ! Such an incredible honour. This award is dedicated to my adored & so sorely missed daughter, Emily whose love, kindness & support carry me in all I do💗 #endGBV #forEmily
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
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Our chair, @Rose_Fitzp has tonight welcomed the appointment of @KevinStewartSNP as @scotgov 's new Minister for Mental Health & Social Care.
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
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We're in Glasgow for the #SuicidePreventionScotland conference today. And so, we wanted to learn about how people are coming together across the city to create hope, through: 🟩Partnership 🟧Training 🟦Lived experience 💛 @NHSGGC 🩵 @GlasgowCVS 🧡 @TCFcharityUK 💜 @GAMH1977
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
2 years
The National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group is deeply saddened at the death of Her Majesty the Queen. We mourn her passing, are grateful for her life and dedication to this country and offer our deepest condolences to The Royal Family.
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
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Our national delivery lead @haylismac reflects on the first quarter of 2024, and some of the work we've been undertaking to prevent suicide in Scotland. Find out why 🧦 (socks) and⛰️ (rocks) are making Haylis smile... 📝
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
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We're delighted to reveal that @haylismac is our new National Delivery Lead. This is a new role, and Haylis brings more than two decades of experience leading work to prevent suicide.
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
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Important news from earlier today about our new Suicide Bereavement Support Service, which is being piloted in Ayrshire & Arran and Highland NHS board areas. ⬇️
@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
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🆕 Working in partnership with @scotgovhealth , @penumbra_scot , @suppinmindscot , @PSsafercomms and @NHSNSS we've today launched a pilot service to support families bereaved by suicide in Ayrshire & Arran and Highland areas. Full story ➡️
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
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Data released by @NatRecordsScot today reveal that 753 people died by suicide in 2021. We stand with every family that mourns the loss of someone they loved and who was taken too soon. We'll bring you reaction from NSPLG during the course of today.
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
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📸 An inspiring day in Edinburgh at our Gathering Hope Together event. So many amazing, rich conversations with lots of smaller (but oh so very mighty) organisations working in suicide prevention.
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Suicide Prevention Scotland
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🆕 Book your place at the next @NHS_Education and @P_H_S_Official masterclass on 14 March with Dr Sarah Couper, Consultant in Public Health Medicine at PHS and Dr Trevor Lakey, Health Improvement and Inequalities Manager at @NHSGGC . ➡️ ⤵️ Details below!
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
5 years
We are here to ensure that #suicideprevention is #everyonesbusiness
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
6 months
As today's evaluation of our Suicide Bereavement Service is published, we've also released a new Time Space Compassion practice story on our blog. Learn how the service works - and the difference it's made. ➡️ 🟢🟪💛 | @penumbra_scot | @changemh_
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
1 year
The new strategy is based around four 'strategic outcomes'. To help us deliver these, we've appointed a range of brilliant organisations to bring their expertise. They are: 🧡 @SamaritansScot ❤️ @SAMHtweets 💚 @penumbra_scot & @changemh_ 💙 @P_H_S_Official
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
3 years
A brand new campaign has launched today as part of Scotland's Suicide Prevention Action Plan, Every Life Matters. @_FCUnited is part of @TalkToSaveLives (United to Prevent Suicide). Please give the new account a follow!
@_FCUnited
FC United to Prevent Suicide
3 years
🟣 𝙒𝙀 𝘼𝙍𝙀 𝙁𝘾 𝙐𝙉𝙄𝙏𝙀𝘿 🟢 Make us your new second team and join us in our drive to prevent suicide in Scotland. Together we can make a difference. #UnitedToPreventSuicide
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
1 year
We launched this new animation last week to help explain what we mean by 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. This Good Friday, it would be GREAT if you could share this widely to lots more people can understand a bit about the approach we're building in Scotland. 🟢🟪💛
@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
2 years
Introducing 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. This is Helen's story. 🟢🟪💛 🔁 RT to share
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
10 months
A new induction pack for local suicide prevention delivery leads has been launched. Over on our blog, @P_H_S_Official 's local implementation delivery @susfloos has explained more about how the guide works, and more about her own role. ✏️
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
11 months
Last month the @HighlandCouncil Community Planning Partnership launched a new suicide prevention action plan, Creating Hope in the Highlands. In the next fortnight, we'll tell you more about how public sector and charities are working together to make a difference in the region.
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
3 years
There are lots of ways to get involved in @scotgovhealth and @COSLA 's consultation on Scotland's new, long-term suicide prevention strategy. This includes dozens of online sessions taking place, with a real opportunity to be heard. This way ➡️
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
2 years
“I will never forget hearing the stories, blown away at the courage of the people. They are some of the most incredible, strongest, bravest people I’ve ever met. I truly believe this panel has made a difference.” - @Stephrc16 #UnitedToPreventSuicide
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
5 years
Proud to bring the @NSPLG_Scot to @StaffordCentre1 where the group received a warm welcome and were well looked after through out the day. #EveryLifeMatters
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
4 years
The news of a new national lockdown will worry many people. Please know you are not alone. Remember - talking can save lives.
@samaritans
Samaritans
4 years
We are still open, no matter what. We’re ready to listen if you’re struggling in these tough times. If you’re feeling like things are too much, please know that you don’t have to be alone. 📱 116 123 📧 jo @samaritans .org
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
3 years
Our colleagues at @P_H_S_Official have analysed the data on deaths by probable suicide in 2020, compared to 2015-2019. This was to determine whether the characteristics of individuals who died by suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic differ those before.
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
5 years
We're the National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group, working to reduce death by suicide across Scotland because #EveryLifeMatters Follow us for updates on Suicide Prevention in Scotland #EveryLifeMatters #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
8 months
Today we publish the first in a new series of practice stories that focus on Time Space Compassion. To get us started we learn more about the brilliant @AndysmanclubSco , the ultimate example of a peer support organisation. 📝 🟢🟪💛
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@SuicidePrevScot
Suicide Prevention Scotland
6 months
Our pals at @_FCUnited have launched a new explainer today to help people think about how to have a conversation when you're worried about someone. It's a really valuable 90 seconds - we're grateful for everyone who can share. Ask. Talk. Save Lives. 💜🩵💛❤️💚🧡
@_FCUnited
FC United to Prevent Suicide
6 months
🆕 We know that talking saves lives, but we also know that it can feel daunting to talk about suicide. This is our new FC United to Prevent Suicide 90-second guide with some top tactics to tackle such a big issue. 💜⚽ 🔄 Please share 🔄 Join us ➡️
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