World Suicide Prevention Day and Training

What is World Suicide Prevention Day?

World Suicide Prevention Day is observed every year on the 10th of September to draw attention to this important public health issue globally and to disseminate the message that suicides are preventable.

Established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention in conjunction with the World Health Organisation (WHO), the day aims to focus attention on the issue, reduce stigma and raise awareness amongst organisations, government, and the public, giving the singular message that suicides are preventable.

The aim of the theme is to raise awareness about the importance of changing the narrative surrounding suicide and transforming how we perceive this complex issue. Changing the narrative requires systemic change. It’s about shifting from a culture of silence and stigma to one of openness, understanding, and support.
 
This World Suicide Prevention Day, Hull & East Yorkshire Mind want to show everyone that talking about difficult feelings, including suicidal thoughts, doesn’t have to be scary. They want to raise awareness about suicide prevention and encourage community involvement in breaking the stigma around discussing suicidal thoughts and mental health.

A recent poll found that only 45% of people feel comfortable talking to family and friends about suicidal thoughts, compared to 74% who said they feel comfortable talking about mental health.
They want to change this. By talking more openly about suicide, they can give people the chance to express how they feel and get the support they need. It could even save a life.

Read more here.

The Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership has commissioned free suicide prevention training aimed at empowering professionals in various community-based sectors. This includes barbers, hairdressers, tattooists, fitness instructors, beauty therapists, and hospitality workers, among others.

The objective is to equip these individuals with the skills and confidence to identify signs of poor mental health, talk about mental health and suicide in a supportive way and provide appropriate support and signposting.

The training’s aim is not to transform these professionals into counsellors; instead, it endeavours to connect communities with accessible mental health resources. Its goal is to establish secure, non-judgmental environments where individuals feel comfortable sharing their mental health concerns.

Various face to face and online sessions are available for those living across Humber and North Yorkshire.

To book, please visit here.