The partners behind SAFXR (Safety Planning for Suicide Prevention XR) have announced significant progress in the co-design and development of an innovative immersive learning solution that aims to transform how professionals respond to people experiencing suicidal thoughts, while also supporting their own mental health and resilience. SAFXR, which began development in July 2025, is aContinue reading “Partners advance SAFXR: a new immersive approach to suicide prevention training and workforce mental health”
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We need a step change in how we think about suicide – Rory O’Connor
It is not just a mental health problem: it should be treated as a social and public health priority
Could you help us understand suicidal thoughts and behaviours better?
Researchers at the University of Glasgow are looking to understand the relationship between perfectionism and suicide risk. We would like to hear from people: (1) Age 18 or over and living in the UK, and (2) Have past suicidal experiences or ideations.
Module to support organisations in Scotland to recognise and respond to distress
A new ground-breaking e-learning module, designed and developed by the University of Glasgow and funded by the Scottish Government, is being launched to enable and empower organisations and people from across Scotland to provide a compassionate and effective response to people in distress. The module, entitled ‘Recognising and Responding to Distress’, was developed as partContinue reading “Module to support organisations in Scotland to recognise and respond to distress”
Suicidal Behaviour Research Laboratory 