Awards are great, but it’s about the difference we can makePerthshire charity The Lighthouse was recognised at recent Mental Health & Wellbeing Awards Scotland last month. Sharon Thomas tells us…Mar 11Mar 11
Tuning in to better timesBeth Wallace, a member of our United to Prevent Suicide movement, talks about how her passion for radio helped her find hope.Feb 241Feb 241
Finding hope after suicide bereavementLindsay Walker, who is part of our United to Prevent Suicide movement, reflects on the death of her dad — and how she’s found a way…Feb 11Feb 11
Christmas reflections from HaylisOur national delivery lead Haylis Smith reflects on a year of connections for Suicide Prevention Scotland.Dec 23, 2024Dec 23, 2024
Introducing our new community-led action research projectsWe often say that people in communities are best placed to understand the risk and impact of suicide.Dec 5, 2024Dec 5, 2024
Advising on the appointment of the new NSPAG chair — Jess’ viewJess, a member of our Youth Advisory Group, reflects on her role as an advisor to the panel appointing a new NSPAG chair.Nov 21, 2024Nov 21, 2024
New 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…Nov 20, 2024Nov 20, 2024
Side 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 13, 2024Sep 13, 2024
Reflections 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 23, 2024Aug 23, 2024
In 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 13, 2024Aug 13, 2024