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Language Matters: Tackling stigma this World Suicide Prevention Day

 For World Suicide Prevention Day 2024, we’re inviting everyone to start the conversation, rethink how they talk about suicide, and join us in creating a kinder society.

Insights and learnings from the Zero Suicide Society Humber-to-Mersey Tour 

 Paul Vittles from NSPA member organisation Towards Zero Suicide CIC reflects on a two-week Tour which brought communities together.

Confronting racism is essential to our suicide prevention efforts

 This post reflects on recent events, shares the voices of our members, and outlines our commitment to taking action against racism in our ongoing suicide prevention efforts.

Welcoming change and commitment to suicide prevention with a new government

 In July 2024 we welcomed a new government, marking a new chapter in our ongoing efforts to reduce suicide and improve the support for those affected by suicide.

Suicide prevention and supporting adults with learning disabilities

 Michael Fullerton, Director of Wellbeing at Achieve together, discusses the gap in suicide prevention research for adults with learning disabilities, and the need for greater research and collaboration.

Article: Suicide prevention from the perspective of an autistic person

 A member of the NSPA Lived Experience Network shares their experience of being autistic and how being diagnosed has helped them to better understand themselves and manage their suicidal thoughts.

Article: Reflecting on the NSPA 2024 Conference

 We reflect on some of the highlights from our 10th annual suicide prevention conference, ranging from insightful sessions, to moments of connection.

Article: The Traitor Hope – reflections on toxic positivity 

 NSPA Lived Experience Influencer, Alice Brockway, reflects on the nuances of hope in the context of mental illness and suicidality.

Article: Suicide prevention and older LGBTQ+ adults

 NSPA Lived Experience Influencer Penny Phillips shares how her experiences as a lesbian have shaped her life, including her experience of being bereaved by suicide.

Article: Reflections on using my lived experience to drive change with the NSPA

 NSPA Lived Experience Influencer, Emma Williams, shares her reflections on the importance of a diverse range of voices being heard in suicide prevention.

NSPA responds to the 2023 – 2028 national suicide prevention strategy 

 The NSPA responds to the release of England's new suicide prevention strategy for 2023-28, what it means in practice, and the support needed for delivery.

Article: Suicide prevention, past present and future – reflections from people with lived experience

 NSPA Lived Experience Influencers share their reflections on a decade of suicide prevention, and what changes are needed to implement the new strategy.

Article: World Suicide Prevention Day 2023 – past reflections, future efforts

 To mark World Suicide Prevention Day 202, the NSPA’s Executive Lead, Rosemary Ellis, talks about some of the changes in suicide prevention and what needs to happen next.

Article: How can we support unpaid carers to reduce the risk of suicide?

 We spoke with NSPA Steering Group member and CEO of Grassroots Suicide Prevention, Rachael Swann, about the importance of suicide prevention for unpaid carers.

Article: “Supportive workplaces really matter and save lives”

 NSPA Lived Experience Influencer, Andy Willis, explores suicide prevention in the workplace and reflects on his own experience of suicidal ideation whilst working.

Article: Increasing access to suicide bereavement support

 We caught up with Michelle Stebbings, Executive Lead at Support After Suicide Partnership (SASP), on the work they've been doing to ensure suicide bereavement support remains a priority.

Article: Valuing the relationship between faith and suicide prevention

 We hear from Sandeep Saib, NSPA Lived Experience Influencer, on the relationship between faith and suicide prevention and why this should be valued.

Article: A new era of suicide prevention

 We caught up with Jacqui Morrissey, Co-Chair of the NSPA about why now is such a crucial time to join us in helping to prevent suicide.

Article: The value of lived experience in suicide prevention and bereavement support

 We hear from NSPA Lived Experience Influencer, Maxine Roper, about why involving people with lived experience is so important.

Article: Suicide prevention by young people, for young people

 Jody Foster, director and co-founder of Ellie's Angels, discusses the importance of suicide prevention for young people, by young people.

Article: Suicide prevention in the workplace is everybody’s business

 Abigail Hirshman, Director of Charlie Waller Workplace at The Charlie Waller Trust, discusses suicide prevention in the workplace.

Article: What’s next for suicide prevention and the NSPA?

 We caught up with Ellen O'Donoghue, the new Co-Chair of the NSPA, about her aspirations for the NSPA moving forwards.

Article: Why are people impacted by domestic abuse dying by suicide?

 Tim Woodhouse, Kent and Medway STP Suicide Prevention Programme Manager, looks at the links between domestic abuse and suicide.

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