World Suicide Prevention Day 10 September
World Suicide Awareness Day is on 10 September. It is an opportunity for communities and organisations to raise awareness of how we can support people so that fewer people die by suicide. The theme for this year’s suicide awareness day is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”.
According to the World Health Organisation more than 700,000 people die by suicide every year. For every suicide there are many more people who attempt suicide. In 15-29 year olds suicide is the fourth leading cause of death.
Suicide profoundly impacts, families, communities and societies. Being involved in World Suicide prevention day is a step towards reducing the stigma around suicide and changing the narrative, so that we are more likely to offer help to someone struggling or ask for help if we are struggling.
The Samaritans have a great deal of useful information on their website about how to support someone who is feeling suicidal. They are a great resource please visit their website for more information.
This is also a pdf of little tips that the Samaritans have put together that you might find useful.
If you are struggling yourself with suicidal thoughts or you are concerned about someone else you might want to speak to a professional. Paul Carter is an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner as well as a counsellor and psychotherapist. If you are looking for support, call Paul Carter now to book an appointment or to discuss your issues further. At the moment, Paul is working online and in person. To make an appointment please call Paul on 07843 813 537 or fill in the form on the Contact Page, if he doesn’t answer he is probably in a session, please leave him a message and he will call you back as soon as he can.
Support Lines
- Samaritans 116 123 Text SHOUT to 85258 – 24/7
- CALM – Campaign Against Living Miserably 5pm – Midnight
0800585858 - Papyrus – prevention of young suicide 24/7
- Childline – for children under 19 years old 08001111
- SOS Silence of Suicide – 4pm to Midnight 03001020505
If you feel that you would like to speak to someone about anything that is troubling you, you might find speaking to a therapist helpful. Paul offers Psychotherapy and counselling, EMDR and Clinical Supervision. If you are struggling with any issue and would like to make an appointment with Paul please call Paul on 07843 813 537 or fill in the form on the Contact Page, if he doesn’t answer he is probably in a session, please leave him a message and he will call you back as soon as he can. For more information about Paul please take a look at the About Paul Page, Frequently Asked Questions Page and The Counselling Services Page.
