Involving people with lived experience in suicide prevention and bereavement support
This document answers the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on involving people with lived experience in suicide prevention and bereavement support. It was created by National Suicide Prevention Alliance (NSPA) and Support After Suicide Partnership (SASP). It was developed collaboratively with members of NSPA’s Lived Experience Influencer group. With thanks to Fiona Malpass, Maxine Roper, Neil Smith, and Penny Phillips.
The purpose of this resource is to offer introductory guidance for professionals and organisations looking to involve people with lived experience in suicide prevention and suicide bereavement support. It aims to address common questions by introducing good practice recommendations. It offers points for reflection and suggests resources for further reading.
