Suicide Prevention ScotlandNew chair appointed to National Suicide Prevention Advisory GroupScottish Government, COSLA and Scotland’s National Suicide Prevention Advisory Group (NSPAG) today (20 November 2024) announce the…13h ago13h ago
Suicide Prevention ScotlandSide by Side after suicide — John’s blogTomorrow people who have been bereaved by suicide will come together for an event in Glasgow. Side by Side After Suicide will be an…Sep 13Sep 13
Suicide Prevention ScotlandReflections at a time of changeAs National Suicide Prevention Advisory Group (NSPAG) chair Rose Fitzpatrick CBE QPM prepares to step down from her role, she’s written…Aug 23Aug 23
Suicide Prevention ScotlandIn our thoughts every dayEarlier today National Records of Scotland released data on the number of people who died by suicide in 2023. Our National Delivery Lead…Aug 13Aug 13
Suicide Prevention ScotlandOur reaction to the 2023 death by suicide dataTo omedia colleagues, please refer to Samaritans Media Guidelines for reporting on suicide and include sign posting to help, set out at…Aug 13Aug 13
Suicide Prevention ScotlandMeeting the 3 Dads Walking — and mixed martial artsIn her latest blog, national delivery lead Haylis Smith reflects on two very different experiences this weekend which reminded her of the…Apr 23Apr 23
Suicide Prevention ScotlandTime Space Compassion stories: Suicide Bereavement Support ServiceOur final practice story looks at a pilot project in NHS Highland and NHS Ayrshire & Arran health board areas, which provides support to…Apr 15Apr 15
Suicide Prevention ScotlandSupport for bereaved families is vital — Jen GordonIn January 2022, Jen Gordon lost her son, 14-year-old Devin, to suicide. No mother should ever face such tragedy. For the first time she’s…Apr 8Apr 8
Suicide Prevention ScotlandSocks and rocks — looking back on the first quarter of 2024In her latest blog, Haylis Smith reflects on a hugely busy first three months of the year, and tells us why socks and rocks really do…Apr 3Apr 3
Suicide Prevention ScotlandUnderstanding young people is key to good decision makingRead the thoughts of Skye Morgan, a member of our youth advisory group, about how to work with young people in suicide prevention.Mar 26Mar 26
