Suicide Prevention Scotland

In episode 01 we introduce suicide, what it is, why it happens and what we can do about it. Presenter Amy Irons is joined by: John Gibson Along with wife Isobel, John set up the Canmore Trust following the death by suicide of their beloved son Cammy. John would go on to have suicidal thoughts. Rory O'Connor Rory is Professor of Health Psychology at University of Glasgow and author of When It Is Darkest: Why People Die by Suicide and What We Can Do to Prevent It. Natalie Dakhill Natalie founded A Place Called Here, a support group for people bereaved by suicide. This followed the loss of her dad Michael to suicide in 2024. ======= Amy Irons knows what it's like to lose someone you love to suicide. That's why she agreed to join Suicide Prevention Scotland to present our brand new What if Podcast. Over four compelling episodes, Amy will meet a range of brilliant guests who will share their experience and insight. In doing so, you'll gain a deeper understanding of suicide - why it happens, and what we can do about it. Each episode covers a different theme, with Amy gently guiding you through these important conversations. You will appreciate that we're going to cover some difficult topics, so please remember support is available if you need it. ====== Our podcast channel features content from across our programmes of work. Some viewers may find content on distressing. If you are 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 on 111 If you are ever in immediate danger or have the means to cause yourself harm you should dial 999 and request an ambulance.

Amy knows what it's like to lose someone you love to suicide. That's why she agreed to join Suicide Prevention Scotland to present our brand new What if Podcast. Over four compelling episodes, Amy will meet a range of brilliant guests who will share their experience and insight. In doing so, you'll gain a deeper understanding of suicide - why it happens, and what we can do about it. Each episode covers a different theme, with Amy gently guiding you through these important conversations. Catch the first episode of the What if Podcast on Wednesday (10 September) at 12pm (UK time). --- Our podcast channel features content from across our programmes of work. Some viewers may find content on this channel distressing. If you are 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 on 111 If you are ever in immediate danger or have the means to cause yourself harm you should dial 999 and request an ambulance.

Welcome to the Creating Hope podcast, powered by Public Health Scotland & Suicide Prevention Scotland. In each episode of this limited edition series we’re exploring a key area of work within suicide prevention, and how this can be implemented locally. In this third episode, we explore bereavement by suicide and reflect on ways that we can provide compassionate and person centred support to people bereaved and affected by suicide. Our host, Susie Heywood (Suicide Prevention Implementation Support Lead, Public Health Scotland) is joined by Jonathan Ellenor (member of the Suicide Prevention Scotland Lived and Living Experience Panel), Trish Hafford Letchfield (Professor of Social Work at the University of Strathclyde), Lara Van de Peer (Service Manager for the Scottish Government funded Suicide Bereavement Support Service) and Nicola Reed (Director of Client Services at Cruse Scotland). Key links for this episode: Home - Suicide Prevention Scotland. United to Prevent Suicide Suicide Prevention Scotland Medium blog NHS Inform - Surviving Suicidal Thoughts Creating Hope Together - Scotland's Suicide Prevention Strategy Creating Hope Together - Scotland's Suicide Prevention Action Plan COSLA Cruse Scotland Suicide Bereavement Support Service: Final Evaluation Report Penumbra Navigating bereavement by suicide in later life: a qualitative analysis of health and social care professional perspectives - University of Strathclyde   Support is available: If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or feeling suicidal, please don’t hesitate to ask for help by contacting your GP, NHS24 on 111, Samaritans on 116 123 or Breathing Space on 0800 83 58 87.   Call 999 if you are in immediate danger, or have the means to cause yourself immediate harm, for example by serious injury or overdose.

Welcome to the Creating Hope podcast, powered by Public Health Scotland & Suicide Prevention Scotland. In each episode of this limited edition series we’re exploring a key area of work within suicide prevention, and how this can be implemented locally. In this fourth episode, we explore a whole school approach to suicide prevention, including the eight principles that school communities can take to support the well-being needs of their children and young people.  In Part 02, our guests discuss their experiences of working with children and young people. Our hosts Jenny Ferguson (Delivery Lead for Children and Young People, Suicide Prevention Scotland) and Jess Carlyle (Suicide Prevention Scotland Youth Advisory Group member) are joined by Steven Sweeney (Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Coordinator, Perth and Kinross Council)  Fiona Hewitt (Development Officer - Health and Wellbeing, Renfrewshire Council) & Eilidh James (Quality Improvement Officer, North Ayrshire Council). Key links for this episode: Home - Suicide Prevention Scotland. United to Prevent Suicide Suicide Prevention Scotland Medium blog NHS Inform - Surviving Suicidal Thoughts Creating Hope Together - Scotland's Suicide Prevention Strategy Creating Hope Together - Scotland's Suicide Prevention Action Plan Scottish Recovery Network COSLA Supporting documents - Mental health and wellbeing: whole school approach: framework - gov.scot Safeguarding: Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention | Resources | Education Scotland The Cycle of Wellbeing | Resources | Education Scotland   Support is available: If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or feeling suicidal, please don’t hesitate to ask for help by contacting your GP, NHS24 on 111, Samaritans on 116 123 or Breathing Space on 0800 83 58 87. If you are a young person or you are supporting a young person you can receive support from Papyrus on 0800 068 4141 (text 07860 039 967), Childline on 0800 1111 or Shout by texting “SHOUT” to 85258.   Call 999 if you are in immediate danger, or have the means to cause yourself immediate harm, for example by serious injury or overdose.

Welcome to the Creating Hope podcast, powered by Public Health Scotland & Suicide Prevention Scotland. In each episode of this limited edition series we’re exploring a key area of work within suicide prevention, and how this can be implemented locally. In this fourth episode, we explore a whole school approach to suicide prevention, including the eight principles that school communities can take to support the well-being needs of their children and young people.  In Part 01, each of our guests tell us about their own individual practice stories. Our hosts Jenny Ferguson (Delivery Lead for Children and Young People, Suicide Prevention Scotland) and Jess Carlyle (Suicide Prevention Scotland Youth Advisory Group member) are joined by Steven Sweeney (Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Coordinator, Perth and Kinross Council)  Fiona Hewitt (Development Officer - Health and Wellbeing, Renfrewshire Council) & Eilidh James (Quality Improvement Officer, North Ayrshire Council). Key links for this episode: Home - Suicide Prevention Scotland. United to Prevent Suicide Suicide Prevention Scotland Medium blog NHS Inform - Surviving Suicidal Thoughts Creating Hope Together - Scotland's Suicide Prevention Strategy Creating Hope Together - Scotland's Suicide Prevention Action Plan Scottish Recovery Network COSLA Supporting documents - Mental health and wellbeing: whole school approach: framework - gov.scot Safeguarding: Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention | Resources | Education Scotland The Cycle of Wellbeing | Resources | Education Scotland   Support is available: If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or feeling suicidal, please don’t hesitate to ask for help by contacting your GP, NHS24 on 111, Samaritans on 116 123 or Breathing Space on 0800 83 58 87. If you are a young person or you are supporting a young person you can receive support from Papyrus on 0800 068 4141 (text 07860 039 967), Childline on 0800 1111 or Shout by texting “SHOUT” to 85258.   Call 999 if you are in immediate danger, or have the means to cause yourself immediate harm, for example by serious injury or overdose.

Welcome to the Creating Hope podcast, powered by Public Health Scotland & Suicide Prevention Scotland. In each episode of this limited edition series we’re exploring a key area of work within suicide prevention, and how this can be implemented locally. In this first episode, we explore working with those who have lived and living experience of suicide. Our host, Susie Heywood (Suicide Prevention Implementation Support Lead, Public Health Scotland) is joined by Keir McKechnie (Lived and Living Experience Panel Coordinator with SAMH), Catriona McDougall (Project Coordinator with Scottish Recovery Network) and Laura Junor (Member of the Suicide Prevention Scotland Lived and Living Experience Panel).   Key links for this episode: Home - Suicide Prevention Scotland. United to Prevent Suicide Suicide Prevention Scotland Medium blog NHS Inform - Surviving Suicidal Thoughts Creating Hope Together - Scotland's Suicide Prevention Strategy Creating Hope Together - Scotland's Suicide Prevention Action Plan Scottish Recovery Network COSLA   Support is available: If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or feeling suicidal, please don’t hesitate to ask for help by contacting your GP, NHS24 on 111, Samaritans on 116 123 or Breathing Space on 0800 83 58 87.   Call 999 if you are in immediate danger, or have the means to cause yourself immediate harm, for example by serious injury or overdose.

Welcome to the Creating Hope podcast, powered by Public Health Scotland & Suicide Prevention Scotland. In each episode of this limited edition series we’re exploring a key area of work within suicide prevention, and how this can be implemented locally. In this second episode, we explore data and intelligence – what is, and how does it inform our suicide prevention work. Our host, Rob Kelly (suicide Prevention Implementation Support Lead, Public Health Scotland) is joined by Mary-Grace Burinski (Senior Health Promotion Officer, Fife Health & Social Care Partnership), Andrew Murray (Principal Information Analyst, Public Health Scotland) and Shirley Windsor (Organisational Lead, Public Health Scotland).   Key links for this episode: Home - Suicide Prevention Scotland. United to Prevent Suicide Suicide Prevention Scotland Medium blog NHS Inform - Surviving Suicidal Thoughts Creating Hope Together - Scotland's Suicide Prevention Strategy Creating Hope Together - Scotland's Suicide Prevention Action Plan COSLA NRS Probable Suicides 2023 ScotSID   Support is available: If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or feeling suicidal, please don’t hesitate to ask for help by contacting your GP, NHS24 on 111, Samaritans on 116 123 or Breathing Space on 0800 83 58 87.   Call 999 if you are in immediate danger, or have the means to cause yourself immediate harm, for example by serious injury or overdose.

Welcome to season 02 of Time Space Compassion, a podcast from Suicide Prevention Scotland.  In each show we’re exploring three important words that are a key part of the Scottish Government’s suicide prevention strategy, Creating Hope Together. In this episode we discuss: Community based crisis care Compassionate MH emergency care Implementing trauma informed practice Collaborative and community based working No wrong door Gender based violence Host Lawrence Broadie is joined by Wendy Given from Anchor House Perth, Krish Veramootoo, a Scottish Ambulance Service mental health paramedic, and Angie Pinkerton, Trauma lead for South Ayrshire. Also with us is Myra Ross from NHS Highland who delivers a couple of powerful poems she's written, too.  Editor: Emily George Key links for this series: United to Prevent Suicide Suicide Prevention Scotland Medium blog NHS Inform - Surviving Suicidal Thoughts Creating Hope Together - Scotland's Suicide Prevention Strategy Creating Hope Together - Scotland's Suicide Prevention Action Plan Resilience Learning Partnership SAMH - The Changing Room Penumbra Scottish Recovery Network Glasgow Complex Needs Project Lighthouse Perth COSLA Anchor House Perth Scottish Ambulance Service SAMH(SAMs Café) SAMs Café Support is available:  If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or feeling suicidal, please don’t hesitate to ask for help by contacting your GP, NHS24 on 111, Samaritans on 116 123 or Breathing Space on 0800 83 58 87. If you are ever in immediate danger or have the means to cause yourself harm you should dial 999 and request an ambulance.

Welcome to season 02 of Time Space Compassion, a podcast from Suicide Prevention Scotland.  In each show we’re exploring three important words that are a key part of the Scottish Government’s suicide prevention strategy, Creating Hope Together. In this episode we discuss: Time Space Compassion and suicide prevention in primary care Pre and post registration training for GPs and primary care workforce The role of AHPs in suicide prevention Giving mental health emergency equal status with physical health emergency The MH standards Host Lawrence Broadie is joined by Catherine Totten, previously an Allied Health Practioner advisor to the Scottish Government's Mental Health Directorate and now a Mental Health Lead for the Scottish Ambulance Service. Alongside is Jim Douglas, a GP working with NHS Highland who also leads primary care suicide prevention training.  In this episode the term "ED" or "Emergency Department" is used. This is term that people working in NHS Scotland use to refer to "Accident & Emergency" or "A and E" as it is often described.   Editor: Emily George Key links for this series: United to Prevent Suicide Suicide Prevention Scotland Medium blog NHS Inform - Surviving Suicidal Thoughts Creating Hope Together - Scotland's Suicide Prevention Strategy Creating Hope Together - Scotland's Suicide Prevention Action Plan Resilience Learning Partnership SAMH - The Changing Room Penumbra Scottish Recovery Network Glasgow Complex Needs Project Lighthouse Perth COSLA Anchor House Perth Scottish Ambulance Service SAMH(SAMs Café) SAMs Café   Support is available:  If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or feeling suicidal, please don’t hesitate to ask for help by contacting your GP, NHS24 on 111, Samaritans on 116 123 or Breathing Space on 0800 83 58 87. If you are ever in immediate danger or have the means to cause yourself harm you should dial 999 and request an ambulance.

Welcome to season 02 of Time Space Compassion, a podcast from Suicide Prevention Scotland.  In each show we’re exploring three important words that are a key part of the Scottish Government’s suicide prevention strategy, Creating Hope Together. In this episode we discuss: Peer support for suicide prevention Suicide Prevention in A&E / acute settings The role of A&E clinicians Fife Victoria Hospital Innovation & reform Host Lawrence Broadie is joined by Chelsea Graham, a Peer Practitioner from the SAMH SAMs Café, Jane Grassie, Emergency Consultant for Fife’s Victoria Hospital and Linda Hunter, who leads on Time Space Compassion for Suicide Prevention Scotland. In this episode the term "ED" or "Emergency Department" is used. This is term that people working in NHS Scotland use to refer to "Accident & Emergency" or "A and E" as it is often described.   Editor: Emily George Key links for this series: United to Prevent Suicide Suicide Prevention Scotland Medium blog NHS Inform - Surviving Suicidal Thoughts Creating Hope Together - Scotland's Suicide Prevention Strategy Creating Hope Together - Scotland's Suicide Prevention Action Plan Resilience Learning Partnership SAMH - The Changing Room Penumbra Scottish Recovery Network Glasgow Complex Needs Project Lighthouse Perth COSLA Anchor House Perth Scottish Ambulance Service SAMH(SAMs Café) SAMs Café   Support is available:  If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or feeling suicidal, please don’t hesitate to ask for help by contacting your GP, NHS24 on 111, Samaritans on 116 123 or Breathing Space on 0800 83 58 87. If you are ever in immediate danger or have the means to cause yourself harm you should dial 999 and request an ambulance.

Welcome to season 02 of Time Space Compassion, a podcast from Suicide Prevention Scotland.  To mark World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September 2024) we visited Dunfermline Athletic FC's East End Park to meet four people working in suicide prevention in Fife.  Lawrence Broadie is joined by Maggie Wright, Co-founder and CEO at Families in Trauma, Kenny Armour, an area lead at ANDYSMANCLUB, Fife Council community education worker Kirsty McElhinney, and Dunfermline Athletic's mental health ambassador Eddie Martin. Producer: Jake Gray | Editor: Emily George  Key links for this series: United to Prevent Suicide Suicide Prevention Scotland Medium blog NHS Inform - Surviving Suicidal Thoughts Creating Hope Together - Scotland's Suicide Prevention Strategy Creating Hope Together - Scotland's Suicide Prevention Action Plan Scottish Recovery Network COSLA   Support is available: If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or feeling suicidal, please don’t hesitate to ask for help by contacting your GP, NHS24 on 111, Samaritans on 116 123 or Breathing Space on 0800 83 58 87. If you are ever in immediate danger or have the means to cause yourself harm you should dial 999 and request an ambulance.

Welcome to Time Space Compassion, a podcast from Suicide Prevention Scotland.  In each episode of this limited edition series we’re exploring three important words that are a key part of the Scottish Government’s new suicide prevention strategy, Creating Hope Together. In episode three we discuss the important role that lived experience and peer support plays in the co-production suicide prevention workstreams. Lawrence Broadie is joined by Louise Christie, Director at Scottish Recovery Network, Jane Cumming from Penumbra, SAMH’s Robert Nesbitt, Rebecca Hoffman from LGBT Health and Wellbeing, Dr Kerry Johanna Smith from the Glasgow Complex Needs Project and Sharon Thomas, Operations Manager, The Lighthouse Perth.   Key links for this series: United to Prevent Suicide Suicide Prevention Scotland Medium blog NHS Inform - Surviving Suicidal Thoughts Creating Hope Together - Scotland's Suicide Prevention Strategy Creating Hope Together - Scotland's Suicide Prevention Action Plan Resilience Learning Partnership SAMH - The Changing Room Penumbra Scottish Recovery Network Glasgow Complex Needs Project Lighthouse Perth COSLA   Support is available:  If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or feeling suicidal, please don’t hesitate to ask for help by contacting your GP, NHS24 on 111, Samaritans on 116 123 or Breathing Space on 0800 83 58 87.

Welcome to Time Space Compassion, a podcast from Suicide Prevention Scotland. In each episode of this limited edition series we’re exploring three important words that are a key part of the Scottish Government’s new suicide prevention strategy, Creating Hope Together. In this second episode, we discuss the importance of language and behaviours in building trust with people at a time of crisis. Lawrence Broadie is joined by Louise Christie, Director at Scottish Recovery Network, Jane Cumming from Penumbra, SAMH’s Robert Nesbitt, Rebecca Hoffman from LGBT Health and Wellbeing, Dr Kerry Johanna Smith from the Glasgow Complex Needs Project and Sharon Thomas, Operations Manager, The Lighthouse Perth.   Key links for this series: United to Prevent Suicide Suicide Prevention Scotland Medium blog NHS Inform - Surviving Suicidal Thoughts Creating Hope Together - Scotland's Suicide Prevention Strategy Creating Hope Together - Scotland's Suicide Prevention Action Plan Resilience Learning Partnership SAMH - The Changing Room Penumbra Scottish Recovery Network Glasgow Complex Needs Project Lighthouse Perth COSLA   Support is available:  If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or feeling suicidal, please don’t hesitate to ask for help by contacting your GP, NHS24 on 111, Samaritans on 116 123 or Breathing Space on 0800 83 58 87.

Welcome to Time Space Compassion, a podcast from Suicide Prevention Scotland. In each episode of this limited edition series we’re exploring three important words that are a key part of the Scottish Government’s new suicide prevention strategy, Creating Hope Together. In this first episode, we explore trauma and how approaches to treating mental and physical trauma differ, also considering issues surrounding trust and why people need attention. Lawrence Broadie is joined by Louise Christie, Director at Scottish Recovery Network, Jane Cumming from Penumbra, SAMH’s Robert Nesbitt, Rebecca Hoffman from LGBT Health and Wellbeing, Dr Kerry Johanna Smith from the Glasgow Complex Needs Project and Sharon Thomas, Operations Manager, The Lighthouse Perth.   Key links for this series: United to Prevent Suicide Suicide Prevention Scotland Medium blog NHS Inform - Surviving Suicidal Thoughts Creating Hope Together - Scotland's Suicide Prevention Strategy Creating Hope Together - Scotland's Suicide Prevention Action Plan Resilience Learning Partnership SAMH - The Changing Room Penumbra Scottish Recovery Network Glasgow Complex Needs Project Lighthouse Perth COSLA   Support is available: If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or feeling suicidal, please don’t hesitate to ask for help by contacting your GP, NHS24 on 111, Samaritans on 116 123 or Breathing Space on 0800 83 58 87.