Today, 10th September, is World Suicide Prevention Day. It is a day to pause and reflect. For some, it is a day of action and advocacy. For others, it is deeply personal: a day that brings into sharp focus someone they have loved and dearly miss, or their own struggle to stay alive. For many,Continue reading “Changing the Narrative on Suicide: We All Have a Role to Play”
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Does Looking Away Change How Suicidal Pain Feels? A Discussion on Distraction
This blog post written by Yawen Zheng explores the use of distraction during periods of suicidal pain, when distraction may be used as a form of avoidance and how it can help people get through moments of crisis
My 6Cs of Suicide Prevention Research
I had the great honour of being asked to close the 21st European Symposium on Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour in Vilnius, Lithuania, with some personal reflections. To do so, I structured them around what I described as my 6Cs of suicide prevention research: Complexity, Care, Collaboration, Community, Compassion and Connection (which built upon my 4CsContinue reading “My 6Cs of Suicide Prevention Research”
Celebrating 10 Years of the Suicide and Self-Harm EMCRF
This blog post was written by Krystyna Loney of the SBRL. The blog reflects on the annual Suicide and Self-Harm EMCRF, from the first-ever forum to its recent 10th anniversary.
What Are We Missing? Endometriosis and Suicide Risk
This blog was written by Fatima Hayat Malik who is a Masters student at the University of Glasgow. They explore the relationship between living with endometriosis and suicide risk.
A Way Through Loneliness and Suicidal Distress
This blog post written by Dr Heather McClelland explores the relationship between loneliness, distress and suicide how we can manage feelings of loneliness.
Are Vitamin D Levels Linked to Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviour? Insights from a Large UK Study
A blog post written by PhD student Nina Fajs exploring Vitamin D, a potential biological marker of suicidal thoughts and behaviours
Free event in Glasgow: Film screening of ‘Love & Trouble’
We are delighted to share an exclusive Film Screening of ‘Love & Trouble’ by Amy Hardie organised by staff on the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Programme (DClinPsy) at the University of Glasgow. This has been organised in collaboration with Amy, who has very generously offered to come to Glasgow and showcase her film to markContinue reading “Free event in Glasgow: Film screening of ‘Love & Trouble’”
Three Life-Saving Digits: Insights from the US 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
A blog post written by Dr Banu Cankaya Sahin which provides an overview of the three digit crisis helpline number and the benefits and challenges surrounding this
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